Key Takeaways:
✔ BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claims BJP won’t cross 150 seats in future elections without PM Modi’s leadership.
✔ Dubey asserts Modi has secured the poor vote bank, a demographic previously distant from the BJP.
✔ He argues age shouldn’t limit Modi’s tenure, citing ex-PM Morarji Desai’s leadership at 83.
“BJP’s Electoral Fate Tied to PM Modi, Says MP Nishikant Dubey”
New Delhi, [Date]: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has made a striking assertion, declaring that the party’s electoral dominance hinges entirely on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. In a candid interview with ANI, Dubey claimed that without Modi at the helm, the BJP would struggle to secure even 150 seats in the Lok Sabha—a sharp decline from its current 240.
Dubey, known for his unfiltered remarks, emphasized that Modi’s appeal transcends traditional party lines, particularly resonating with India’s underprivileged sections. “Before 2014, the poor were never BJP’s core voters. But under Modi ji, their loyalty shifted decisively. Today, he’s the Prime Minister for a historic third term because of this very connection,” he stated.
“Modi or Bust? BJP’s ‘Compulsion’ for 2029”
The Godda MP went further, calling it the BJP’s “majboori” (compulsion) to contest the 2029 general elections under Modi’s leadership. “If Modi ji isn’t our face, mark my words—BJP won’t touch 150 seats. The party needs him more than he needs us,” Dubey asserted, dismissing speculation about leadership transitions.
Addressing concerns over Modi’s age—he turns 75 in September—Dubey cited former PM Morarji Desai’s tenure, which began at 82. “If we want a developed India by 2047, Modi ji must lead as long as he’s fit. Age is just a number,” he argued, indirectly countering RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks on leaders retiring at 75.
Political Implications
Dubey’s comments come amid murmurs within the BJP and RSS about succession planning. While some suggest adhering to the RSS’s unofficial age cap, Dubey’s staunch defense underscores Modi’s unparalleled influence in shaping the party’s electoral fortunes.
As debates over leadership continuity intensify, one thing is clear: for BJP loyalists like Dubey, Modi remains the party’s undisputed face—now and for the foreseeable future.
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