The Bharatiya Janata Party in Himachal Pradesh has entered a decisive phase of introspection and reinvention. Almost three years after losing power to the Congress, the party is undergoing a fundamental restructuring under its state president, Dr Rajeev Bindal, whose recent reconstitution of the BJP’s state executive marks the most comprehensive organisational overhaul. A physician-turned-politician having strong RSS links, Bindal has embarked on a mission to rebuild the BJP’s grassroots base, renew public faith, and prepare for a comeback in 2027.

This reconstitution is not routine it signals a strategic recalibration to restore the party’s connect with voters and resolve internal dissonance that contributed to the 2022 defeat. For Bindal, the task is twofold: rebuild from within and reconnect beyond.

The New Executive: Inclusivity and Balance as Tools of Revival

At the core of Bindal’s revival blueprint lies a huge 129-member state executive reflecting careful social and regional engineering. The new team includes eight vice-presidents, three general secretaries, eight secretaries, and dedicated in-charges for IT, media, and office management. Its hallmark is inclusivity — 35 women and 50 members from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and OBC communities — ensuring the organisation mirrors Himachal’s diverse social fabric.

Regional balance has been restored with representation from Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti, effectively cooling factional tensions. By blending young activists with seasoned leaders, Bindal has struck a balance between renewal and experience energising cadres........

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