The Gujarat BJP’s most powerful general secretary, Pradipsinh Vaghela, in charge of the party’s units in Ahmedabad and Surat cities, and also the party’s State headquarters in Gandhinagar, has suddenly resigned from his post, sparking speculation over alleged corruption, and factionalism in the State unit.
Mr. Vaghela confirmed that he had resigned. Party insiders insisted that he had been “asked to step down immediately after the message came from Delhi”, suggesting the resignation was not voluntary.
“I have resigned,” Mr. Vaghela told The Hindu, adding, “Everything will be sorted out in a few days.” He declined to elaborate further on what would be sorted out, and the circumstances leading to his resignation.
