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India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
MP CM Mohan Yadav, state BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal call on several Union ministers in New Delhi
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Hemant Khandelwal called on several Union Ministers in New Delhi during their visit to the national capital on Tuesday. CM Yadav along with BJP chief Khandelwal met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting & Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan and Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. 'Today, during my visit to New Delhi, I met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed various issues,' CM Yadav said in a post on X. Similarly, in another post, the CM added, 'During my visit to Delhi on Tuesday, I paid a courtesy visit to Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting & Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan. On this occasion, Madhya Pradesh BJP state President Hemant Khandelwal was also present.' Additionally, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi shared a post on his official handle X after the meeting with CM Yadav and BJP chief Khandelwal and highlighted that they held discussion about enhancing the implementation of key schemes such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) 'Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav along with Madhya Pradesh BJP State President Hemant Khandelwal, paid a visit in New Delhi today. We held detailed discussions on boosting the implementation of key schemes like PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM. All steps are being taken to accelerate renewable energy growth in the state, ensuring that the people of Madhya Pradesh benefit from reliable, clean, and sustainable electricity,' Joshi said in the post. (ANI)
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
New BJP state prez gets a grand welcome in Indore
Indore: Madhya Pradesh BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal on Monday lauded the efforts put in by party workers in taking the party to heights in Indore, but asked them to spread thew word of the goods works of the govt among the masses. "We are already strong and thus, we won all the seats of Indore. But whatever shortcoming would be there, we will remove it and will further strengthen the party's base," Khandelwal said addressing a gathering of BJP workers in Indore. He also expressed wish BJP to continue to grow as a disciplined organization. "I am just a party worker, belongs to a tribal district. I have been assigned many big assignments by the party, but I always try to not to be highlighted in media while performing the duties and strengthening BJP" he said. Khandelwal received a fervent welcome in Indore on Monday, marked by both enthusiastic support and moments of significant chaos. His visit began with prayers at Khajrana Ganesh Temple and a visit to the Gurudwara at Pipliya Rao, before culminating in a large party workers' conference at Solaris Garden Hotel. Upon arriving at Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Khandelwal was met with an immediate show of strength from local leaders, eager to demonstrate their influence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo This led to jostling with police as supporters vied to get close, causing a delay before Khandelwal could finally enter the temple for darshan. After his prayers, he stated, "Our party is already at great heights; we will take it even further." A cheque of Rs 4.25 crore for 'Ajivan Sahyog Nidhi' (Lifetime Contribution Fund) was handed over to the new BJP state chief. The welcome ceremony, which involved groups of party workers from all assembly constituencies of Indore, along with various 'Morchas' (front organisations), led to considerable chaos on the stage as each group vied for attention. Public Faces Woes Amidst Welcoming Cavalcade: While BJP workers showcased immense enthusiasm to welcome their new state chief on Monday, this fervour translated into chaotic scenes at several junctures. Commuters faced long traffic jams at Khajrana Square, AB Road, Ring Road, and Rau during the passage of Khandelwal's motorcade. At various intersections, traffic police and volunteers struggled to manage the flow, with jams particularly noticeable during the evening peak hours. As hundreds of party workers from all the assembly constituencies of Indore followed Khandelwal's motorcade before marking attendance in the main event, the same resulted in commuters facing jams and looking for alternate routes to reach their destination.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hemant Khandelwal is new MP BJP chief; state presidents named in 9 units
Madhya Pradesh BJP on Wednesday appointed Baitul MLA Hemant Khandelwal as its new state president, ending a vacancy of over five years. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who oversaw the state unit's organisational elections, announced Khandelwal's appointment after he emerged as the sole nominee on Tuesday. Khandelwal, who belongs to the Vaishya community, is seen as a consensus choice amid internal discussions over caste representation. With the state already having an OBC chief minister, a Brahmin and a Dalit as deputy CMs, the selection of Khandelwal helps the BJP further balance its caste equations. The son of four-time MP Vijay Khandelwal, Hemant was elected MP from Baitul in a 2008 bypoll after his father's death. Following the constituency's reservation in 2009, he transitioned to organisational roles, serving as state party treasurer for four years and leading BJP's office-building efforts across districts. He reportedly impressed the central leadership during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls with his coordination skills. BJP national vice-president Saudan Singh is said to have first proposed Khandelwal's name, which later gained wider support. Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan credited him with suggesting the CM RISE school initiative during the announcement. Khandelwal's appointment is part of a broader organisational reshuffle under the BJP's second phase of Sangathan Parv (Organisational Drive). New state chiefs have been appointed in a total of nine states and union territories: Live Events Madhya Pradesh - Hemant Khandelwal Maharashtra - Ravindra Chavan Telangana - N. Ramchander Rao Andhra Pradesh - PVN Madhav Uttarakhand - Mahendra Bhatt Himachal Pradesh - Rajeev Bindal Puducherry - VP Ramalingam Mizoram - Beichhua Andaman & Nicobar Islands - Anil Tiwari With these additions, the BJP has now completed internal elections in 28 states and UTs, well above the 19 required to initiate the national presidential poll. Party insiders say appointments for West Bengal and Odisha are expected soon, while elections in key states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, and Haryana will determine the timeline for the national president's election.
NDTV
02-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Hemant Khandelwal To Ravindra Chavan: A Look At 9 New BJP State Chiefs
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday announced Hemant Kumar Khandelwal as its new chief of the Madhya Pradesh unit, moving closer to picking the replacement of the party's national president, JP Nadda. The ruling party has recently announced nine new state heads and has so far conducted elections for 28 states and union territories - nine more than the required number of 19 for the election of the national president - since its internal polls started last year. The BJP sources, however, said the election of the national president will be conducted only after the successful completion of elections of key states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi and Haryana, among others. Here's a look at new BJP state chiefs: Hemant Khandelwal - Madhya Pradesh Hemant Khandelwal is currently an MLA from Betul. He has also been an MP from Betul, which was won by his father, late Vijay Khandelwal, four times (1996-2008). Khandelwal, a two-time MLA, has strong roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and is considered to be close to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Two-time MLA from Betul, currently serving his second term after regaining the seat in 2023. The 60-year-old has also served as the BJP's district president of Betul and state party treasurer. He has also headed the Kushabhau Thakre Trust, a key ideological and training wing of the party. By appointing Mr Khandelwal, the BJP has signalled its outreach to the strong Vaishya community in Madhya Pradesh and has balanced delicate caste balance with an Other Backward Class (OBC) chief minister and an upper caste state president. Ravindra Chavan - Maharashtra Ravindra Chavan is a four-term MLA from Dombivali and has replaced Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Mr Chavan has held several key portfolios, including Public Works, Food and Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection, in the Maharashtra government. He also served as Guardian Minister for Palghar and Sindhudurg districts. Mr Chavan, who was appointed Working President of the BJP Maharashtra unit in January, is also seen as a close aide of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and has strong backing from the RSS. The 54-year-old also played a crucial role in the formation of the BJP-led coalition government in Maharashtra. His appointment as the state BJP chief is seen as a strategic move ahead of key local body elections in Mumbai. Mahendra Bhatt - Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt has been reelected as the Uttarakhand BJP president. The 53-year-old, who first took over as Uttarakhand BJP chief in 2022, is the only party chief in the state to get a successive term in 25 years. Mr Bhatt, a two-time MLA, began his political career with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in the early 1990s. He became the BJP Yuva Morcha's state president in 2000 and served till 2002. He won his first assembly election in 2002 from Nandprayag and represented the constituency till 2007. In 2017, he won the Badrinath assembly seat. With his re-election, the BJP has balanced caste equations in the state, with Pushkar Singh Dhami, a Thakur, as chief minister, and Mr Bhatt, a Brahmin, as state president. Rajeev Bindal - Himachal Pradesh Rajeev Bindal now has a rare distinction to be re-elected for a third straight term as the president of the BJP's Himachal Pradesh unit. He is a five-time MLA - three terms from Solan and two from Nahan. Mr Bindal, 70, has served as the health minister in the Prem Kumar Dhumal-led BJP government (2007-2012). He also held the post of speaker of the Himachal Pradesh assembly from 2018 to 2020. A doctor by profession, Mr Bindal served in Jharkhand under RSS's Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad. He is a close aide of Mr Nadda and the RSS. PVN Madhav - Andhra Pradesh PVN Madhav is the BJP's new Andhra Pradesh president and has been tasked with strengthening the party's presence in alliance with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's Janasena party in the ruling NDA coalition. His father, PV Chalapati Rao, was the first BJP state president of undivided Andhra Pradesh. He is a former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), representing the North Andhra Graduates' constituency. The 51-year-old has held key roles in Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and RSS-affiliated organisations. He previously served as the general secretary of the Andhra Pradesh BJP. Mr Madhav represents the Backwards Classes and will help the BJP broaden its social base in Andhra's caste-driven politics. N Ramchander Rao - Telangana N Ramchander Rao, a former MLC and senior Supreme Court advocate, will lead the BJP's Telangana unit. He has also served as the chief spokesperson and General Secretary of the BJP in undivided Andhra Pradesh. Mr Rao, 66, has been chosen over high-profile contenders like Etala Rajender and Arvind Dharmapuri. He, however, faced a revolt from senior leader Raja Singh, who quit the party to lodge a strong protest against his appointment. Backed by the RSS and senior BJP leaders for his loyalty and non-factional image, he is known for bridging old and new factions within the party. He has also been credited with strengthening the BJP's legal and ideological framework in Telangana. K Beichhua - Mizoram K Beichhua, a three-time MLA from Siaha, will lead the BJP's Mizoram faction. The 59-year-old, who has served as a medical officer for 16 years, was elected to the assembly from Siaha on a Mizo National Front (MNF) ticket for two consecutive terms in 2013 and 2018. He joined the BJP in 2023 after his expulsion from the MNF in January that year and won the seat. He is one of the two BJP MLAs in the current 40-member Mizoram assembly. Mr Beichhua was a minister holding various portfolios, including Excise and Narcotics, in the previous MNF dispensation headed by Zoramthanga. VP Ramalingam - Puducherry VP Ramalingam, brother of former Congress leader VP Sivakolundhu, is the new BJP's Puducherry unit president. The 63-year-old industrialist-turned-politician joined the BJP in 2021. He was then nominated as an MLA following the formation of the AINRC-BJP coalition government. Anil Tiwari - Andaman and Nicobar Anil Tiwari has been appointed as the BJP's new president of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands unit. He joined the BJP in 1990 and has a strong background with the RSS. Mr Tiwari previously served as State Secretary and is credited with strengthening booth-level management across the islands/
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Hemant Khandelwal set to become Madhya Pradesh BJP chief; to be elected unopposed
BHOPAL: Second time legislator and former Lok Sabha member from the tribal dominated Betul district – Hemant Khandelwal is all set to be the next Madhya Pradesh BJP president. The 60-year-old commerce and law graduate, who is the second time legislator from Betul seat, was the lone leader to file the nomination for the state BJP chief's election at the state party HQ in Bhopal on Tuesday. Importantly, his nomination papers had as the proposer, the state's CM Dr Mohan Yadav himself – with whom the seasoned Vaishya community leader is believed to have close rapport. Coming from a family with deep RSS roots (his father Vijay Khandelwal was the BJP MP from Betul LS seat four times between 1996 and 2008) Khandelwal has previously served as the party's Betul district unit chief and also the state party's treasurer. He was currently heading the Kushabhau Thakre Trust. With Khandelwal's nomination for the post being the single nomination, he is set to be elected unopposed as the new president of MP BJP. The formal declaration of him succeeding the outgoing state party chief VD Sharma (who was the president for a record five plus years) will be made on Wednesday.
