Internal discord erupts in Madhya Pradesh BJP
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh BJP is facing significant internal turmoil as several MLAs publicly express their dissatisfaction, putting the ruling government under pressure.
Multiple BJP legislators have voiced their grievances, with some conducting secret meetings while others have taken to social media to air their concerns.
Six prominent BJP MLAs, including three former ministers, have become the focal point of the controversy, raising serious questions about the government and party leadership.
On Thursday night, Dioari MLA Bihari Pateriya submitted his resignation to the Speaker, citing police inaction in a case involving a snake bite as a reason. The MLA later revoked his resignation. The day before, Maughanj MLA Pradeep Patel stirred controversy by visiting the police superintendent’s office, alleging that the police were protecting liquor mafia and claiming that goons had attempted to kill him. Patel’s accusations have further intensified the unrest within the BJP.
In another development, a BJP MLA from Nariyavali has also taken action against illegal liquor trafficking and gambling occurring in his constituency. Frustrated by the police's lack of response to his directives, he personally visited the police station to demand action.
While the BJP has described these incidents as part of routine internal discussions, the opposition Congress party quickly responded by alleging that these events indicate a significant internal crisis within the ruling BJP.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
