Patna, Dec. 15 -- Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday expressed happiness over the appointment of Nitin Nabin as the new BJP National Working President, calling him the youngest to hold the post so far.

Singh said Nabin has remained close to politics for a long time and described his appointment as a positive development for the party.

"We are fortunate that Nitin Nabin has become our national president, the youngest national working president yet..." he said adding .

He said people and party workers in Bihar welcomed the decision and congratulated the central leadership for placing trust in a young leader from the state.

"The people and workers of Bihar extend their heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the central leadership...