There is much curiosity in the BJP on whether it would get a new State president or the incumbent, Nalin Kumar Kateel, would be continued even though his term comes to a close by the end of this month.
Conventionally, the BJP has changed its State presidents after the completion of their term. But given that elections to the Legislative Assembly are fast approaching, there is uncertainty on whether it would happen this time. The party Central leadership is yet to take up the issue for discussion. Party cadre is hoping that clarity on whether the incumbent will get an extension or a replacement would emerge by this month end.
Those who are in favour of appointing a new State president allege that there is little co-ordination between the government and the organisation now. They argue that the party must get a new chief who is capable of galvanising the cadre ahead of polls.
