Vasundhara Raje remains relevant for Rajasthan's leadership
The two-time chief minister credited PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and the people of Rajasthan for the state's victory. Winning the Jhalrapatan Assembly seat by a significant margin, Raje is still considered for challenging norms and leading on her own terms in Rajasthan. (PTI photo)
Royal Diya Kumari may surpass Raje's chances in Rajasthan
Diya Kumari, the current MP from Rajsamand and granddaughter of Gayatri Devi, is seen as a key factor to counter Vasundhara due to her gender, royal background, and social work. Hailing from the Rajput community, she is considered a potential candidate for the throne of Rajasthan. (PTI photo)
Balak Nath as strong Hindu contender for Rajasthan's CM race
Balak Nath, the Alwar MP, may vie for the CM post if BJP adopts UP-style politics in Rajasthan before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Contesting from Tijara, his controversial statements polarized the election. (ANI photo)
Shivraj stands firm as Madhya Pradesh's CM front-runner
Prominent BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM since 2005, led BJP to two-thirds majority in the 2023 Madhya Pradesh assembly elections from his stronghold in Budhni, defying anti-incumbency. Remains a strong contender for the chief minister's post. (PTI photo)
Scindia's stronghold may sway Shivraj's seat away in MP
Influential in Gwalior-Chambal, Scindia campaigned actively in MP. Despite no CM interest, speculation lingers for BJP's MP CM. Unlike Congress with Kamal Nath, BJP lacked a declared CM candidate in the 2023 assembly polls. Leaders like Scindia might rejuvenate the party. (PTI photo)
Revanth Reddy frontrunner for Telangana throne
Anumula Revanth Reddy is the front runner to become the Chief Minister of Telangana, leading the Congress to a remarkable turnaround in the state. Despite internal challenges and past defeats, he secured a crucial victory with full support from the high command and an effective strategy. (ANI photo)
Raman Singh assumes importance as strong CM face in Chhattisgarh
Raman Singh, Chhattisgarh's former and longest-serving chief minister, who faded from prominence after the Congress victory in 2018, is a potential candidate for the chief minister position in Chhattisgarh. (ANI photo)
Arun Sao surfaces as potential CM face for Chhattisgarh
Arun Sao, son of RSS leader Abhayram Sao, from Mungeli district, follows his father in joining RSS. Appointed in August 2022 as state unit president, countering CM Bhupesh Baghel's OBC politics. OBCs, half the state's population, played a key role in Congress's 2018 election win. (ANI photo)