With the state unit coming directly under Shah, performance of the party will be a prestige issue for him. With the state unit coming directly under Shah, performance of the party will be a prestige issue for him. The BJP is set to launch an extensive exercise to re-energise its cadres and organisation in Gujarat as it gears up for Assembly elections later this year. This will be the first election in a decade and a half without Narendra Modi at the helm in the state. With the state unit coming directly under Shah, performance of the party will be a prestige issue for him.

Source: Indian Express May 16, 2017 21:44 UTC