Overview
- Varun Gandhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi with his wife Yamini Roy Chowdhury and daughter Anasuyaa and later posted photos and praise on X.
- In his post, he said he felt fortunate to receive the Prime Minister’s blessings and guidance and described Modi as a symbol of paternal affection and protection.
- The meeting follows his sidelining in the 2024 Lok Sabha race when the BJP gave Pilibhit to Jitin Prasad, and it comes after years of his public criticism of the government on issues including Lakhimpur Kheri and unemployment.
- Political observers link the outreach to upcoming state elections and discuss the possibility of the BJP considering him for campaign roles, including potential utility in West Bengal, though this remains speculative.
- BJP leaders have not confirmed any reinstatement or assignment for Varun Gandhi, and reports of roles for him or his family members are unverified.