If war breaks out between America and Pakistan, whose side will India support? This question is in discussion because a video of Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathod is going viral on social media. In the video, Rathod is heard saying that if there is a war between America and Pakistan, he will be with Pakistan, because it is a neighboring country of India. A debate has erupted on social media regarding his statement. Some users are linking it to the neighboring religion, while some have raised questions on supporting Pakistan.
This statement has come into discussion at a time when the issue of tension between the two countries regarding Pahalgam terrorist attack and India-Pakistan relations is a constant political debate. Rathore's comments have sparked a new discussion amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements regarding Pakistan and India-US relations. However, it is necessary to confirm the full context of the viral video and the circumstances of the statement. In such a situation, let us know who Madan Rathod is, what is his role in Rajasthan BJP and how is his political journey?
Who is Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathod?
Madan Rathod is the state president of Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan and a Rajya Sabha MP. On July 26, 2024, BJP had given him the responsibility of state president in place of CP Joshi. In February 2025, he was again elected state president unopposed. He is a resident of Raipur in Pali district of Rajasthan and has been active in the BJP organization for a long time.
Madan Rathod was born on 2 July 1954 in Raipur, Pali district of Rajasthan. He obtained B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from Bangur College, Pali in 1974. Before entering politics, he was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and also worked as a Sangh pracharak in the 1970s. After this he carried forward his political activities in the BJP organization.
Became MLA twice, contested elections from Sumerpur
Madan Rathod was elected MLA twice from Sumerpur assembly seat of Rajasthan. He was a member of the Assembly from 2003 to 2008 and again from 2013 to 2018. Between 2015 and 2018, he also held the responsibility of Government Deputy Chief Whip in the Rajasthan Assembly. Apart from this, he has worked on organizational positions of BJP in Pali district and has been the district president several times.
Did not get ticket in 2023, then reached Rajya Sabha
BJP did not give ticket to Madan Rathod from Sumerpur in the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly elections. According to reports, upset by this, he filed his nomination as an independent candidate, but later withdrew his name. In February 2024, BJP made him a candidate for Rajya Sabha elections and he was elected. His Rajya Sabha tenure is from April 2024 to April 2030.
How did you get the command of Rajasthan BJP?
In July 2024, BJP handed over the command of the party in Rajasthan to Madan Rathod. In February 2025, he was again elected state president. His responsibility in this role is to strengthen the party organization in the state, coordinate with the workers and lead political activities. Now his name is in discussion in a new political controversy due to his alleged comment going viral regarding the war between America and Pakistan. However, this should not be presented as a final conclusion without independent confirmation of the full context of the statement.