NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made significant leadership changes in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, with the announcement of new chief ministers in both states. Meanwhile, all eyes are now on Rajasthan, where the party is expected to reveal its choice for the top post after a legislature party meeting on Tuesday.

In Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav has been chosen as the new chief minister, following in the footsteps of former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This decision has come as a surprise to many, as Chouhan, who served as the chief minister for four terms, was widely regarded as a frontrunner due to his successful policies and schemes that contributed to the party's resounding victory in the 2023 assembly elections.

Similarly, in Chhattisgarh, tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai has been named as the new chief minister, replacing former CM Raman Singh. BJP's decision to opt for fresh leadership in both states suggests a new approach, despite the accomplishments of the outgoing chief ministers.

While the leadership choices in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have been finalized, the suspense continues in Rajasthan. Former CM Vasundhara Raje is considered one of the frontrunners for the position. However, the party's decisions in the other two states may have added an element of uncertainty for Raje ahead of the formal announcement.

Sources indicate that BJP's strategy involves selecting new leaders in all three states where it recently won the assembly elections. This approach means that leaders like Chouhan and Raman Singh, who were prominent figures in their respective states, had to step aside to allow for the ushering in of fresh faces. Despite the speculations surrounding the selection process, it remains to be seen if BJP will surprise everyone by choosing a dark horse candidate for the chief minister's position in Rajasthan.

The BJP is slated to make the announcement in Rajasthan on December 12, putting an end to the ongoing suspense. As the party embarks on a new leadership journey in multiple states, the political landscape is set to witness significant changes in the coming months.

In the meantime, politicians and party members eagerly await the outcome of the leadership decision in Rajasthan, which will shape the future trajectory of the BJP in the state.