Mohan Lal Badoli, a Brahmin, is a strong contender for the Rajya Sabha seat, especially since under his leadership, the BJP secured a historic third term in the state. Although he was the sitting MLA, Badoli did not contest from his Rai assembly seat in Sonepat, further bolstering his chances for the nomination.Former Karnal MP Sanjay Bhatia, known for his organizational skills and considered the pioneer of the “panna pramukh” concept in the BJP, is also in the race. Bhatia, a Punjabi, had played a key role in supporting former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Karnal.Jat leaders, including former state party chief OP Dhankar and Capt. Abhimanyu, both of whom have considerable influence within the party, also cannot be overlooked. Despite losing their respective assembly seats in the recent elections, the party may want to “rehabilitate” one of them to send a positive signal to the influential Jat community.
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