Gopinath Munde

Munde’s move won’t affect BJP

RSS believes Gopinath Munde's resignation will not harm the Sangh
Author: Mamta Sen Date: 22 Apr 2008
URL: http://www.mid-day.com/web/guest/news/mumbai/article?_EXT_5_articleId=1098378&_EXT_5_groupId=14

For the RSS, Gopinath Munde’s resignation is one of those things that’ll pass. The Sangh believes this move will do little damage to the BJP. “Such rebellions are common in state politics. The BJP is an independent party with able leadership and they can make their own decisions regarding Munde,” said RSS joint secretary Ravi Pawar. Insiders inform that RSS top bosses will intervene only when necessary. “There’s no doubt that Munde has worked hard for the party, but several other leaders have done the same too. Munde has behaved like a measly politician who is more concerned about his own welfare than that of the party,” said a senior RSS worker.

MLA support
Meanwhile, Munde’s supporters told MiD DAY that he has been having meetings with BJP MLAs, with several pledging their support. The party high command is a little surprised with Munde’s rebellion, as he was involved in the exercise of appointing Madhu Chavan as president of BJP’s city unit. “Chavan’s name was approved by the three-member committee after it consulted all state leaders, including Munde,” said a party insider.