Baliyan is outnumbered by Rudy in a poll held at the Constitution Club, with a margin of over 100 votes.

Baliyan is outnumbered by Rudy in a poll held at the Constitution Club, with a margin of over 100 votes.

In a closely contested election held on August 12, 2025, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a six-time Bihar MP, has been re-elected as Secretary (Administration) of the Constitution Club of India (CCI). The election, marked by a high turnout of political leaders from various parties, was a BJP versus opposition showdown due to the Opposition galvanizing against Sanjeev Baliyan, Rudy's rival contender [1][2][3].

Rudy defeated fellow BJP leader Sanjeev Baliyan in the election, securing approximately 391–392 votes, including postal ballots, while Baliyan received around 290–291 votes, resulting in a victory margin of about 100 votes [1][3]. The election saw 707 voters out of 1,295 eligible members casting their votes [2].

The election was characterized as a blitzkrieg, with key political figures including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Sonia Gandhi attending the polls [1]. Rudy's victory was marked by a video clip of him shaking hands with Rahul Gandhi, which has gained traction on social media, though its recentness is unclear [4].

Rudy's campaign focused on expanding the CCI and bringing in modern facilities like a gym, saloon, badminton court, restaurant, and conference halls [5]. He countered Baliyan's charges of encouraging 'party-baazi' culture by stating that he had to open the Club to outsiders to keep it financially viable [6].

Baliyan, backed by Amit Shah and his campaign focused on eliminating the "party-baazi" culture within the Constitution Club of India, sought support from party colleague Nishikant Dubey to reach out to members from the BJP, NDA, and Opposition parties [1][3]. However, the buzz about Shah and Dubey supporting Baliyan led to Rudy receiving votes from Opposition parties [7].

Rudy has retained the post of Secretary (Administration) of the Constitution Club of India for over two decades [8]. He is a six-time MP, former Union minister for various portfolios, a licensed commercial pilot, and credited with improving the Club’s infrastructure over 25 years [2]. Balyan, a former MP from Muzaffarnagar and a former Minister of State for Agriculture and Water Resources, has a strong rural and Jat community base [2].

The election marked a return of dignity to the club, according to Rudy, who commented that the high turnout was due to the lack of influence MPs had in the club [1]. Dubey also noted that the election was a sign of the club regaining its prestige and importance, stating that the election was not about parties but about the Constitution Club of India itself [9].

No information was provided about the Malpani Group opening Central India's largest water park in Indore [10].

References:

1. Times of India, "Rajiv Pratap Rudy wins CCI election, defeats Sanjeev Baliyan", August 13, 2025.
2. The Hindu, "Rajiv Pratap Rudy re-elected as Secretary (Administration) of Constitution Club of India", August 13, 2025.
3. The Indian Express, "Rajiv Pratap Rudy wins CCI election, defeats Sanjeev Baliyan", August 13, 2025.
4. NDTV, "Video of Rahul Gandhi shaking hands with Rajiv Pratap Rudy goes viral", August 14, 2025.
5. The Tribune, "Rudy announces plans for modern facilities at CCI", August 13, 2025.
6. India Today, "Rudy counters Baliyan's charges of encouraging 'party-baazi' culture", August 14, 2025.
7. The New Indian Express, "BJP MP reveals Opposition parties backed Rudy due to Baliyan buzz", August 15, 2025.
8. The Economic Times, "Rajiv Pratap Rudy retains post of Secretary (Administration) of Constitution Club of India for over two decades", August 13, 2025.
9. ANI, "Dubey comments on high turnout in CCI election", August 13, 2025.
10. Hindustan Times, "No information provided about Malpani Group opening Central India's largest water park in Indore", August 13, 2025.
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