Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar, while expressing his gratitude of being elected as the party's Kerala chief on Monday said that his goal will be to expand the party's base in the state, and make it a "land of opportunities."

He further criticised both the Congress and Communist Party of India (Marxist) for making "false promises" to the people.

"Party has given me a responsibility of state president. In the name of all party workers I am taking this responsibility. Last time when party asked me to contest from Trivandrum, it was a surprise and a matter of pride for me," he said.

"This party has become in this position due to the efforts and dedication of lot of party workers. From Mararji...