Solapur, Oct. 23 -- Internal tensions have surfaced within the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Solapur unit over the likely inclusion of four former Congress legislators, triggering protests from grassroots workers. Dissatisfaction is particularly acute over the possible induction of former Congress MLA Dilip Mane.
Senior BJP leader Subhash Deshmukh responded to the row, stating that new entrants should actively work within the party for at least three to four years before being considered for organisational posts.
Deshmukh stressed that while welcoming newcomers is important, the party's sustained growth depends on mutual trust, discipline, and commitment to its core principles. He added that such integrity ensures the BJP's strength from...