BJP leader Kirori Lal Meena has resigned as a minister in the Rajasthan government, citing his dissatisfaction with the state’s leadership. Meena, who held the portfolio of Minister of State for Agriculture, submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday.
According to sources, Meena was unhappy with the functioning of the state government and had been expressing his discontent for some time. He was also reportedly upset with the party’s state leadership, which he felt was not giving him due importance.
Meena’s resignation comes as a blow to the Gehlot government, which is already facing internal conflicts and opposition from within the party. The move is seen as a sign of growing dissent within the BJP’s Rajasthan unit, with several leaders reportedly unhappy with the state leadership.
Meena, a prominent leader from the Mewar region, had been a vocal critic of the state government’s policies and had been demanding greater representation for his community in the party. His resignation is likely to trigger further infighting within the party, which could have implications for the state government’s stability.
The BJP has not yet reacted to Meena’s resignation, but sources indicate that the party may try to placate him and persuade him to withdraw his resignation. However, Meena’s move has already sent shockwaves through the state’s political circles, and its impact is likely to be felt in the coming days.