For political observers based in Bhopal, UAD Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's elevation offers a mixed bag for Chouhan. At one level, Chouhan has reasons to rejoice over the exit of his effective number two.
However, his presence and proximity to Delhi durbar have some negative impact on Chouhan as Vijayvargiya is said to be privy to a lot of information and issues that the central BJP leadership may not be aware of. For instance, there is always a buzz about role and interference of certain individuals who are neither officially part of the government nor State BJP.
In the context of MP Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) scam and other allegations of corruption, political analysts feel Vijayvargiya can offer critical inputs to top BJP leadership.
BJP president Amit Shah on Wednesday appointed three new vice presidents, as many general secretaries, and four secretaries, bringing Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya into the party's central set up.
Vijayvargiya is considered a senior and powerful minister in Shivraj cabinet and there had been talks several times that he is the strong claimant for the post of chief minister.
In the recently held Haryana assembly elections, Vijayvargiya was made in-charge of the Haryana State for elections and there the party scripted history, forming a government of its own for the first time.