BJP’s Potential Game-Changer: Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s Candidacy in Darjeeling

The clamor for fielding Harsh Vardhan Shringla, the esteemed former foreign secretary renowned as a ‘Bhumiputra’ (Son of the Soil), from the Darjeeling constituency has reached unprecedented heights, resonating throughout the hilly terrain for an extended period.

Shringla has unequivocally emerged as the prime contender for the seat, with his steadfast presence and concerted efforts in the region.

Discover the unfolding narrative in Darjeeling as esteemed diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla emerges as a potential candidate, bridging the realms of diplomacy and politics. Explore how his grassroots advocacy and BJP’s nomination could redefine the region’s electoral landscape.

In recent months, Shringla has diligently traversed various precincts within the constituency, orchestrating a slew of initiatives under the auspices of his non-governmental organization, the Darjeeling Welfare Society, which was established in May 2023.

His proactive engagement and unwavering commitment have garnered widespread acclaim and solidified his position as a frontrunner.

The anticipation mounts as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gears up to unveil its eagerly awaited fourth list of candidates, slated to encompass over 150 distinguished names, potentially including Shringla.

If indeed nominated, he would ascend as the fourth distinguished diplomat to align with the saffron banner.

Within the BJP ranks, Shringla would join the esteemed echelons alongside luminaries such as Foreign Minister S Jaishankar (IFS 1977) and Hardeep Singh Puri (IFS: 1974), both of whom hold esteemed positions in the Union Cabinet.

Puri, who contested in the previous Lok Sabha Election from Amritsar albeit unsuccessfully, faces uncertain prospects of securing a cabinet berth should the BJP prevail in the 2024 elections.

Notably, Taranjit Singh Sandhu (IFS: 1988), the former Indian ambassador to the United States, recently augmented the BJP’s cadre on March 19, 2024, further enriching the party’s diplomatic contingent.

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As the political landscape evolves, the potential candidacy of Harsh Vardhan Shringla underscores a pivotal moment in Darjeeling’s electoral narrative, epitomizing a convergence of diplomatic acumen and grassroots advocacy poised to shape the region’s trajectory.