News Desk, Kolkata : Two days of the ‘National Convention’ organized by the BJP have concluded. However, the leader of the opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, was absent from this convention on either Saturday or Sunday.
The state president of the party, Sukanta Majumdar, left the hospital in Kolkata on Saturday morning and later flew to Delhi to attend the convention at ‘Bharat Mandapam’ in the evening. He spent the entire Sunday there. However, he mentioned that he didn’t meet Suvendu Adhikari during the convention. Former state president Dilip Ghosh also expressed the same, stating that he was present throughout the two days but did not have the opportunity to meet Adhikari.
Several legislators have also reported not seeing Suvendu Adhikari at the convention. Although all the state’s MPs and legislators were supposed to participate, three legislators from Bengal did not join, citing personal or physical reasons. The party leadership and media have been informed that Sukanta Majumdar had to leave for Delhi after Saturday’s hospital discharge. However, some party members claim that he remained in the state. This discrepancy has led to speculation and questions within the BJP.
According to BJP sources, Suvendu Adhikari was expected to address the political situation in Bengal on the second day of the convention in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, he was not present, and the responsibility fell on the party’s legislator and state general secretary Agnimitra Paul. Responding to queries about Adhikari’s absence, she mentioned that she hadn’t seen him during the convention. The same sentiment was echoed by other party leaders.
It’s unclear whether Suvendu Adhikari did not go to Delhi at all or if he went but did not attend the convention. Some members suggest that recent injuries might have prevented him from being present at the convention. However, a loyal legislator who did attend claimed, “Suvendu Adhikari did not come to Delhi at the last moment. Despite multiple attempts, he did not contact me.”
The BJP has been holding its ‘National Convention’ every five years, and this time, it started under the leadership of party president J.P. Nadda on Saturday. The convention concluded with remarks from Prime Minister Modi on Sunday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke during the convention on Saturday, raising concerns about terrorism and corruption in Bengal. Agnimitra Paul emphasized Bengal’s political situation in her address. However, the absence of Suvendu Adhikari became a significant point of discussion both within the party and in the media.
This convention had an invitation for seven representatives from Bengal, including seven members of the National Executive Committee. Among them, Ananta Roy, one of the 16 Lok Sabha MPs from the state, holds significant responsibilities within the party. Despite holding multiple positions, Sukanta, Suvendu and Dilip Ghosh had also been elected to the Lok Sabha in the previous election. Rahul Sinha, former state president and a member of the National Executive Committee, did not attend the convention in his capacity as the opposition leader in the state. Suvendu Adhikari, despite being a member of the National Working Committee, did not attend the convention, raising questions about the unity and coordination within the party in Bengal.
In conclusion, the BJP’s ‘National Convention‘ became a platform for discussions not only on national issues but also on the internal dynamics of the party in Bengal. The absence of key leaders, especially Suvendu Adhikari, added a layer of intrigue and speculation. As the party navigates through political challenges in Bengal, the convention has left both supporters and critics pondering the implications of the internal dynamics revealed during this high-profile event.
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