Distribution of BJP tickets for the forthcoming assembly elections have sparked off protests all over Madhya Pradesh.
This is not new. It is true that the BJP is preparing to come back in the state for a second term. It is also clear that after the current term, more people are keen to contest on our party ticket. But not everybody can be given tickets. So some anger is understandable. But they will come around to it.
These public demonstrations –
including a semi-nude protest display at the party office – gives the BJP a very negative image.
The display is not right. They are getting emotional. But I do not agree that it sends out a negative signal to the voters or workers. (during the course of the interview, the phone rings and Patwa directs an irate party worker to forget about everything else and work for improving the image of BJP.)
There are allegations that the survey that was conducted to weigh chances of sitting MLAs, has not been taken into consideration…
No I won’t buy that. There are other means also by which we evaluate the people whom we give tickets to contest. Survey alone can not decide the fate of a candidate. Survey is just one of those ways. Different sources in the party at different levels have been taken into confidence before giving away these tickets. I find the process fair.
What are the achievements that BJP is planning to take to the masses?
Its Congress’ 50 years versus BJP’s five years. It is for the people to compare the work done by the respective governments. BJP’s tenure has been exceptional. People can see visible changes, as far as development is concerned. But we’ll have to understand that development is an unending process and it can not be completed in just five years. And for that we want another stint.....Continue
This is not new. It is true that the BJP is preparing to come back in the state for a second term. It is also clear that after the current term, more people are keen to contest on our party ticket. But not everybody can be given tickets. So some anger is understandable. But they will come around to it.
These public demonstrations –
including a semi-nude protest display at the party office – gives the BJP a very negative image.The display is not right. They are getting emotional. But I do not agree that it sends out a negative signal to the voters or workers. (during the course of the interview, the phone rings and Patwa directs an irate party worker to forget about everything else and work for improving the image of BJP.)
There are allegations that the survey that was conducted to weigh chances of sitting MLAs, has not been taken into consideration…
No I won’t buy that. There are other means also by which we evaluate the people whom we give tickets to contest. Survey alone can not decide the fate of a candidate. Survey is just one of those ways. Different sources in the party at different levels have been taken into confidence before giving away these tickets. I find the process fair.
What are the achievements that BJP is planning to take to the masses?
Its Congress’ 50 years versus BJP’s five years. It is for the people to compare the work done by the respective governments. BJP’s tenure has been exceptional. People can see visible changes, as far as development is concerned. But we’ll have to understand that development is an unending process and it can not be completed in just five years. And for that we want another stint.....Continue
