NEW DELHI, July 5 -- With the appointment of a new BJP national president by 15 July or even before, the party is likely to see a major reshuffle in its central organization with Assembly elections in Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam on the horizon. At the party level, according to insiders, the changes are likely to be significant rather than cosmetic. Of the six national general secretaries, at least two are likely to be replaced, and several among the 11 national secretaries may also be moved out or reassigned. This is being done to address stagnation within the system, create space for new faces, and course-correct ahead of high-stakes polls.

Among those who are likely to be impacted by this are leaders who were in running for state pre...