BJP plans to make screening of candidates more stringent

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India is being more stringent in the screening of leaders joining the party ahead of the general elections. The party wants to ensure that new members have political influence and can help garner votes. The screening committee will assess candidates on various parameters, including their hold over a constituency or caste group. The BJP is particularly targeting leaders from opposition parties in states where it lacks a strong presence. The party aims to avoid embarrassing situations where leaders join only for election tickets and then leave if denied one.