Posted 12/9/2023, 5:25:47 AM
Vasundhara Raje Lobbying for 3rd Term as Rajasthan CM Despite BJP Reluctance
- Vasundhara Raje, a 2-time Rajasthan CM, is lobbying to become CM again and has support of 45 BJP MLAs
- BJP leadership unwilling to give her 3rd term as CM but worried she may lead a revolt or form government with Congress support
- BJP considering making Ashwini Vaishnav, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Diya Kumari or Mahant Balaknath as potential CMs
- Vasundhara met with BJP president JP Nadda to press her claim for CM post
- BJP observers meeting Sunday with MLAs to gauge mood on CM nomination amidst this crisis