01-21-2009, 06:17 PM
The BJP leadership did not like Shri Kalyan Singhâs efforts in promoting a lady acquaintance by the name of Ms. Kusum Rai presently a BJP MP of the Rajya Sabha and also his effort to promote his son. Further, they feel that his staying in the party will not change the election prospects of the BJP in the State. As such there was no need to yield to the demands of Shri Kalyan Singh.
In fact, the events in Lucknow should not be seen in isolation, it is effect of the resentment and discontent amongst a section of the party as was earlier evident in Rajasthan. A large number of dissidents are expected to fight the election against the official BJP candidates. In UP the real fight will be between the BSP and the SP with the BJP and Congress providing the role of supporting artists.
In fact, the events in Lucknow should not be seen in isolation, it is effect of the resentment and discontent amongst a section of the party as was earlier evident in Rajasthan. A large number of dissidents are expected to fight the election against the official BJP candidates. In UP the real fight will be between the BSP and the SP with the BJP and Congress providing the role of supporting artists.