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The RSS and BJP leadership recently gathered in Ranthambore for a high-level strategy meeting aimed at breaking the party’s 26-year losing streak in Delhi. With the national capital having been under non-BJP rule since 1998, the meeting was seen as a critical brainstorming session to identify new approaches to counter the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal.
Top leaders from the BJP and RSS, including Amit Shah and JP Nadda, discussed how to regain lost ground in Delhi. The focus was on identifying a candidate who could take on Kejriwal and resonate with Delhi’s voters, many of whom have favored AAP due to its focus on local issues like healthcare, education, and free electricity. Despite the BJP’s strong national standing, the party has struggled to make significant inroads in the capital, where AAP’s governance model has gained substantial traction.
One of the key talking points in the meeting was the need to present a united front, especially as internal factions within the Delhi BJP have hindered past election campaigns. RSS ideologues emphasized the importance of grassroots mobilization and the need to shift the narrative away from national issues to hyper-local concerns that affect everyday Delhiites. Additionally, the RSS has reportedly called for a more active engagement with Delhi’s large migrant population, a demographic that has been a strong supporter of AAP in previous elections.
The BJP’s challenge in Delhi is clear: Kejriwal’s popularity remains strong, and the party needs to recalibrate its strategy to offer a compelling alternative to his governance. The Ranthambore huddle marks a significant step in that direction, with leaders hoping that a fresh approach could finally end their long political drought in the national capital.
