Amit Shah makes a surprise visit, meets RSS men

Mumbai: A day before results of five state elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national President Amit Shah met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) senior functionaries Bhaiyyaji Joshi and Krishna Gopal in Mumbai. The meeting between the BJP President and RSS top brass lasted for two hours at RSS office in Lower Parel. Though the BJP and the RSS refused to brief the media about the issues discussed at the meeting; the sources said that post elections result scenario was discussed.

BJP President Amit Shah reached Mumbai on Friday morning. Mumbai BJP Chief Ashish Shelar welcomed him at the airport. After landing in Mumbai, Mr Shah went straight to RSS office in Lower Parel. The sources confirmed that Mr Shah held talks with senior RSS leaders for two hours.

On Saturday, the results of five state assembly elections including Uttar Pradesh will be announced. The exit polls have predicted BJP’s victory in four out of five states. The election results could come as a big boost for the BJP’s ahead of 2019 general elections.

The sources familiar with the developments in BJP said, “Mr Shah could have discussed the issue of leadership in the states, where BJP is expected to win. The RSS will definitely have a say over chief ministerial nominees. Not just that but Mr Shah would have also discussed other post-poll issues such as coordination between the party and Sangh parivar.”

Meanwhile, leaders from BJP and RSS have maintained silence over Amit Shah’s unscheduled meet.