The BJP in Rajasthan is facing obstacles ahead of the upcoming elections due to intra-party challenges, defections, inadequate development, anger over Agnipath, and farmer protests. Local factors are making it challenging for the saffron party in nine seats, including Churu, Nagaur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Dausa, Kota, Jodhpur, Barmer, and Banswara.
A two-time MP from Kota, “absent” Birla is being unfavourably compared to “grounded leader” Prahlad Gunjal. But the appeal of Modi may be too strong to breach.