Political turmoil has intensified before the Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. BJP has also fielded its third candidate here. The party has given ticket to Mahesh Kevat. Kevat had filed his nomination papers on Monday (June 9). During this time, state Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, BJP State President Hemant Khandelwal and senior party leaders and MLAs were present with him. All the leaders had claimed victory. Here, there has been a stir in the Congress camp due to BJP fielding its third candidate. Let us know who is Mahesh Kewat? On whom BJP has created fear in the Congress camp by betting the third seat of Rajya Sabha.
Actually, elections are to be held for three Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh. According to numerical strength in the Assembly, BJP’s victory on 2 out of 3 vacant seats and Congress’s victory on one was considered certain. BJP had already announced the names of Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Aggarwal for two seats. Both the leaders have also filed nominations. Whereas Congress has fielded one Meenakshi Natarajan. At the last moment, BJP also nominated the third candidate, due to which the contest has become interesting. By fielding Kevat, BJP has increased the problems of Congress. In such a situation, the danger of cross voting of Congress MLAs is looming.
Mahesh Kewat’s journey
Talking about Mahesh Kewat, he is the Chairman of Fishermen Welfare Board in Madhya Pradesh. BJP has tried to woo the fishermen community by making Mahesh Kevat a Rajya Sabha candidate. Mahesh Kevat has been associated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since 1984. He has been the head teacher of Orchha branch. During his student days, he worked as the block convenor of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Along with this, he was also the secretary in the Niwari block executive of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
Has been in active politics of BJP since 1995
Mahesh Kevat has been in active politics of BJP since 1995 and has worked on various organizational posts. Was a member of BJP District Working Committee till 1998. Councilor was elected in the local body elections in 2000. He was also the Vice President of Municipal Council Orchha. He played many important responsibilities in the organization as District Minister of BJP, District Vice President and State Working Committee member. Apart from this, he handled important responsibilities on behalf of the organization in Haryana Assembly elections, Shahdol Lok Sabha by-elections, Chitrakoot, Mungawali and Prithvipur by-elections.
Big faces of Kevat community
BJP is presenting Mahesh Kewat as a grassroots worker who has traveled from the local level to the national platform. By removing the big face of Kevat community, BJP has made a move to completely change the regional and social equation in its favor in Bundelkhand.
BJP confident of victory
The party is completely confident about the victory of Mahesh Kewat. After Kevat’s nomination, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had said that in future we will remain elected from all our three Rajya Sabha seats. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and our party do not say but directly show. He said that BJP has shown its commitment towards all sections by giving representation in the Upper House.
Kevat expressed gratitude
Mahesh Kewat said that I am grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for the responsibility they have given us and the Rajya Sabha ticket they have given us, we will definitely go to Rajya Sabha and we will get the opportunity to serve the public. I express my gratitude to the state leadership and national leadership.
Congress fears cross voting
Here Madhya Pradesh Congress may be talking about unity but it is afraid of cross voting. This is why the party
It is preparing to shift its MLAs to another state. If sources are to be believed, the party is preparing to send MLAs to Karnataka, where the Congress is in power. It is being told that today (Tuesday, June 9) Congress can send its MLAs to Karnataka by special plane.
Preparation to shift MLAs to Karnataka
It is reported that all the MLAs will reach the bungalow of Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar today at 12 noon. After this he will be shifted to Karnataka. It is being told that MLAs can take their family members with them, but not their staff.
Congress has 62 votes
Actually Congress has 62 votes in Madhya Pradesh. To win a seat, 58 votes are required. On the other hand, BJP needs only 8 additional votes to win the third seat. This is the reason why there is panic in Congress. Congress has made Meenakshi Natarajan the Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh. In such a situation, to ensure their victory, it is necessary for the party to keep its votes united. This is the reason why Congress does not want to take any risk.
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