BHOPAL: Is the BJP mulling to bring no confidence motion against the Congress government in the coming budget session? This is the big question ahead of the Congress government who has made serious allegations against the saffron party for ‘poaching' Congress MLAs to topple Kamal Nath 's government. Adding to the speculations were claims by BJP leader Narottam Mishra who said on Wednesday that more than 15 to 20 Congress MLAs are in regular touch with him.

Sources in BJP disclosed that during last week, the meetings held at the party's state headquarters under the leadership of newly appointed state president VD Sharma , speak out at length about the saffron party's strategy ahead of the state budget session beginning March 16 and Rajya Sabha elections slated for March 26.

"We will discuss, plan and raise every public matter before the Congress government to ensure that welfare works be undertaken as promised and in time. We will also talk to all MLAs to discuss the plan for forthcoming budget session," Leader of Opposition (LoP) had stated on Monday.

Sources said that if the party takes the central leadership into confidence, along with the 107 MLAs who have been asked to maintain solidarity and unity, then a decision could be taken to test the floor in the house against the Congress government. However, a decision is yet to be reached, sources added.

"This is a collective decision after discussions with the leadership and MLA. But the BJP will not deter from its resolve to raise public matters in and outside the house," said a senior party functionary.

Amid horse trading allegations, former minister and BJP chief whip in the assembly, Narottam Mishra stunned the rival Congress again saying more than 15 Congress MLAs are regular in contact with him.

"Who is making allegations, one must see this. Not those whose names appeared in the list of MLAs allegedly lured or offered bribes. There are 15-20 Congress MLAs in my regular contact. These MLAs do keep in touch with me as they are not able to get their work done. Poor response has increased their discontentment from their own government as they are answerable to the people," Mishra told TOI over phone from Delhi.

Denying Congress allegations, he further hit out, "Congress should come clear on party's infighting as tweeted by forest minister and tribal leader Umang Singhar . This (Congress) government will fall of its own burden. From MLAs to ministers, everyone is involved in corruption. Their own MLAs are fed up with the Kamal Nath government and now they are accusing us of getting away with the discontent in their party," said Mishra.

Replying to the 'sting video' Mishra further said, "Who is seen in the video? Who is talking and who is listening. In fact, who has released the video, in what capacity? Is he a MLA or a MP or he joined some MLAs against us."

"The Congress should think about why the MLAs go to Delhi or Bengaluru. How long the remaining (five) MLAs will remain missing, one must see. One must wait till the Rajya Sabha elections," Mishra stirred speculations on the party's upcoming strategy.

Sources said that the BJP state unit has called a crucial meeting of all the MLAs ahead of the budget session. The party leadership will also discuss the role of disgruntled MLAs Sharad Kol and Narayan Tripathi who had supported the Congress government on different occasions. Besides, government action against BJP leaders and MLAs will also be discussed in the next plan of action, sources added.

