Dehradun, March 4 -- With the release of its first list of 195 candidates for the coming Lok Sabha polls, the BJP has shown how well-greased is its organisational structure. The choice of candidates indicates that much homework has gone into preparing for the contest and it is not just PM Modi's popularity they are banking on. The axing of four sitting Delhi MPs and the 'retirement' by a fifth, is the result of being clued into the opinions of the party's local members, as well as the constituents, who are reportedly miffed at the performance of these leaders. The 'caste' mix is also very representative.
In all, thirty-three sitting MPs have been removed, and there is more in the offing. While Uttarakhand's strong contenders have been repe...