RLD chief and Union Minister avoids taking sides in high-stakes Constitution Club elections, highlighting independence and community balance.
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief and Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary skipped voting in the Constitution Club of India elections this week.
His absence caught attention because leaders like Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, JP Nadda, and Mallikarjun Kharge all cast their votes. Political analysts say this was a deliberate move.
Chaudhary’s choice reflects a careful balance between loyalty, community interests, and his role in the ruling alliance.
Why Jayant Chaudhary Abstained
- Chaudhary represents the Jat community in Western Uttar Pradesh.
- Voting could have been seen as favoring caste or personal ties.
- BJP candidates Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Sanjeev Balyan both had connections with him.
- Any vote could have been politically sensitive.
Highlights of the Constitution Club Elections
- Contest: Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a veteran, was challenged by Sanjeev Balyan, former Union Minister.
- Record Turnout: 707 of 1,295 members voted, showing intense interest.
- Result: Rudy won with 391 votes; Balyan received 291.
- Proxy Battle: The contest had caste undertones (Jat vs Rajput) and personal loyalties.
Strategic Message Behind the Move
- Chaudhary’s abstention was “carefully planned,” according to party sources.
- It shows neutrality in a contest shaped by community rivalries.
- As a Jat leader aligned with the BJP, he maintains independence while balancing alliance politics.
Jayant Chaudhary’s decision to abstain from the Constitution Club elections underscores his careful political positioning. By staying neutral in a contest influenced by caste and personal ties, he reinforces his independence and strategic balancing between community leadership and alliance politics.
