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Pradhan and Joshi in final round for BJP Chief ?  Two Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Prahlad Joshi are reported to have reached the final round for the post of BJP President. Congress Party facing a serious financial crisis? The Congress party is reportedly facing a serious financi

By Whispers in the Corridors November 20, 2025 2 min read

Pradhan and Joshi in final round for BJP Chief ?

Two Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Prahlad Joshi are reported to have reached the final round for the post of BJP President.

Congress Party facing a serious financial crisis?

The Congress party is reportedly facing a serious financial crisis that is impacting its ability to fund even routine operations. This worsening cash crunch is said to be a key factor behind the extended meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The party’s steep electoral setbacks, such as its poor performance in Bihar 2025, have led to a drastic decline in funds, as it traditionally relied on ruling state governments for financial support. With significant accounts frozen by authorities in the past and limited revenue sources, Congress is cutting back on expenses including travel and allowances. The funding squeeze has raised concerns about the party’s capacity to maintain organizational functions and electoral campaigns, increasing pressure on senior leaders to strategize recovery plans amid declining public and donor confidence. This financial strain underscores the broader challenges the party faces in rebuilding its political and operational strength.

Will Karnataka see the 'November Revolution'(Political)?

The 2.5-year power-sharing deal for Karnataka’s chief ministership between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar nears its deadline this month. It is said that a power-sharing formula reportedly emerged, which would see Siddaramaiah step aside after 2.5 years. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah asserted that he would present his record 17th Budget next year while DK Shivakumar has said that no one can be permanent. He hinted that he might quit as boss of the party's state unit.

Has Dharmedra Pradhan made a perfect case for being the BJP Chief post Bihar win? (UPDATED)

Dharmendra Pradhan has quietly but decisively emerged as one of the BJP’s most formidable organizational minds, stitching together back-to-back election triumphs that have strengthened his case to succeed J.P. Nadda as the party’s next national president. A trusted lieutenant of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Pradhan’s track record across diverse regions underscores his strategic acumen and grassroots connect.

As the BJP’s election in-charge for Bihar in 2020, he helped the NDA retain power despite massive anti-incumbency and a resurgent opposition. In Odisha, his home turf, Pradhan has spent years methodically expanding the BJP’s footprint, transforming the party from a marginal player into the principal challenger to Naveen Patnaik’s BJD. His leadership in the 2023 Karnataka campaign, though ending in defeat, was widely credited for energizing the cadre and retaining the party’s southern presence. Most recently, his deft coordination during the 2024 Lok Sabha and subsequent Assembly polls, particularly in eastern and central India - reinforced his reputation as a results-oriented strategist.

Blending ideological clarity with pragmatic coalition-building, Pradhan now stands out as the BJP’s most balanced organizational face ,combining electoral success with a deep understanding of cadre politics and governance vision.