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Rajiv Pratap Rudy Defeats Sanjeev Balyan in High-Profile 'BJP vs BJP' Constitution Club Elections

Rajiv Pratap Rudy won by 102 votes in a BJP vs BJP contest, continuing his 25-year leadership and credited for modernizing the Constitution Club with record 60% voter turnout.

  • Rajiv Pratap Rudy emerged victorious over Sanjeev Balyan in a closely watched BJP internal election held on Tuesday in New Delhi, securing the top administrative position at the Constitution Club.
  • The election followed mounting calls for change from Balyan's supporters amid Rudy's 25-year incumbency and the club's recent modernization under his tenure.
  • The contest attracted over 680 valid votes from current and former MPs with key leaders like Amit Shah and Sonia Gandhi participating in the polling.
  • Rudy triumphed by 102 votes, receiving 391 compared to Balyan's 291, and described the outcome as a testament to the work his team has done over the past twenty years, calling it a victory for his panel.
  • Rudy's re-election ensures continuity in the club's management, reflecting widespread approval of his long-term leadership and the club's renewed prominence among parliamentarians.
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The Hindu Business Line broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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