Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Tasks before Amit Shah” (January 26). The re-election of BJP president Amit Shah was not surprising at all as he is the most trusted associate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Having worked together in Gujarat, they share identical views and vision.
However, defeats in the two Assembly elections in Delhi and Bihar have cast a shadow on the market ability of the BJP. Mr Shah’s inability to directly connect with party workers in Delhi and the rest of the country was in stark contrast to his organisational prowess in his home State of Gujarat.
Many crucial States face elections this year, and though the BJP’s stakes are not exactly sky-high, Mr Shah has the onerous responsibility of propelling the BJP in the right direction and remaining relevant. Since he will be in the saddle till the run-up to the 2019 election, he has the chance to propel the party to further glory.