Bhopal, July 2 -- Hemant Vijay Khandelwal has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His unopposed selection marks a significant moment for the party, highlighting both its internal discipline and strategic clarity ahead of future political challenges. The decision came after several rounds of internal consultation and was formally sealed in Bhopal in the presence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who acted as the central observer for the process.

Khandelwal, a two-time MLA from Betul and former Member of Parliament, was considered a surprise choice by many, but his clean image, strong RSS background, and general-category identity made him a natural fit for the role...