Bhubaneswar: Who will go to Rajya Sabha instead of Mamata? Will Mamata be repeated? What does BJP’s Rajya Sabha strategy say? What will BJP’s charity drive for the long innings in politics? The state politics is now very active after Kudumi leader Mamata Mahant’s Rajya Sabha U Turn. While the number of BJD in the Rajya Sabha has fallen to 8, it is certain that this seat will go to the BJP. There is a lot of discussion about who the BJP will send to the Rajya Sabha. Looking at the Rajya Sabha equation and the political situation, it is being said that BJP can repeat Mamata.
Why repeat Mamata?
Mamata Mahant left Rajya Sabha membership and BJD after complaining of neglect in the party. Later he joined the BJP camp. In 2020, the woman from the Kudumi community was sent to the Rajya Sabha to equalize votes in Mayurbhanj. Then, after Mamata makes the complaint of ignorance, the mistrust of Kudumi society towards BJD may increase. In such a situation, if the BJP does not send Mamata to the Rajya Sabha again, the same complaint will be made against the name of the party. It will be clear that the BJP is trying to destroy the BJD only by smearing Mamata. If the BJP sends Mamata to the Rajya Sabha again, the BJP will win the trust of both the Kudumi community and Mamata and send a good message to the entire state.
After Mamata Mohant, BJP can also bring other MPs to the Padma camp. There is talk that the party is in contact with two to three BJD MPs. If he joins the BJP in such a situation that there will be no harm in his political career, he must seek reassurance from the MP. BJP can guarantee Mamata Mohant by sending her back to the Rajya Sabha. The BJP-led NDA does not have a majority in the Rajya Sabha. So BJP can import leaders from other parties of the country. Dealing with MPs of other parties can be easier by showing Mamata as an example.
Who is also in the race?
While there is talk about who will replace Mamata in the Rajya Sabha, the name of state BJP president Manmohan Samal is leading in the race. Manmohan also has the credit of making the BJP government in the state for the first time. Since he himself lost the election, he is not involved in the state government. Therefore, it is being said that the party can reward him by sending him to the Rajya Sabha.
However, since Mamata Mohant’s tenure is only one and a half years, BJP may not send Manmohan to the Rajya Sabha for such a short period. There are rumors that the party will not accept Manmohan only by giving him the post of MP as there are many claimants for the ministerial post at the center. In such a situation, Mamata Mohant can be the best bet for BJP. By sending her to the Rajya Sabha, the party can try to kill many people with one arrow. By strengthening the occupation in Mayurbhanj, the import leader can send a message that he is not loyal to the BJP. Rajya Sabha will take a decision after seeing the number equation.
