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Bhupender Yadav plays down buzz of shakeup, backs young BJP leaders

Bengaluru, June 28 (UNI) Amid persistent buzz over a potential leadership shakeup in the Karnataka BJP, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav today played down speculation, asserting that the party boasts a robust and youthful leadership ready to steer it back to power.
In response to UNI’s queries, Yadav said, “Our young leaders are capable, and Karnataka already has a strong BJP foundation. We are confident of forming the next government.” His remarks, though measured, come at a time when internal party discussions and media leaks have hinted at imminent changes in the state unit’s leadership.
Significantly, Yadav did not outright deny the possibility of change—but chose to spotlight the depth and vitality of the party's leadership bench.
Political observers see this as a signal of continuity amid change, a reassurance meant to quell speculation without closing the door to future moves.
The minister’s comments also appear to be a calculated counterpoint to the Congress government’s ongoing troubles—from infighting to corruption allegations. By portraying BJP as internally cohesive and strategically aligned, Yadav sought to draw a sharp contrast with the ruling party's perceived instability.
Since its 2023 defeat in the Assembly polls, the BJP has been quietly restructuring in Karnataka. Periodic calls for leadership overhaul have surfaced from party insiders, but Yadav’s remarks suggest the central leadership is playing the long game.
With key contests ahead—local body elections in 2026 and the Assembly elections in 2028—the BJP seems focused on nurturing emerging leaders while reinforcing its organisational backbone.
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