Where Are Shivraj Government's Former Top Ministers Now? Many Sidelined, Some Facing Controversies
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Shivraj Era Ministers Sidelined: Controversies, New Roles, and BJP's Strategy Shift
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News18•10-02-2026, 16:03
Shivraj Era Ministers Sidelined: Controversies, New Roles, and BJP's Strategy Shift
•Many veteran ministers from the Shivraj Singh Chauhan government are now marginalized, with some facing controversies or no significant posts.
•The shift reflects BJP's new strategy to sideline older generations and promote younger faces, impacting leaders like Narottam Mishra and Gopal Bhargava.
•Former ministers like Deepak Joshi and Surendra Patwa are embroiled in personal and legal controversies, further limiting their political roles.
•Some, like Yashodhara Raje Scindia, retired due to health, while others, like Rampal Singh, focus on local development without cabinet positions.
•The change highlights BJP's focus on regional balance and new leadership, leading to a new debate within MP BJP.