BJP Prepares for Presidential Election in 2025 as Modi Cabinet Approves 'One Nation One Election' Bill

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- The BJP is expected to elect a new president in early 2025, as current president J.P. Nadda is on an extension. A senior BJP leader stated, We should be in a position to wind up elections in half of the states by mid-January.
- Organizational elections are underway, with booth committee elections completed in several states, and mandal-level elections anticipated to conclude soon.
- There is no clear frontrunner for the next president, but expectations are high for an announcement early next year, depending on consensus with RSS.
- The BJP's constitution allows for contested elections if multiple candidates emerge, but the party historically favors consensus candidates.
- The new president will nominate a team of office-bearers, and the constitution limits presidents to two consecutive three-year terms.
- The Union cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the 'One Nation One Election' Bill for presentation in Parliament.
- The BJP issued a 'three line whip' for Lok Sabha members, mandating attendance on December 13 and 14.
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