Shimla, Nov. 23 -- Three time MLA and deputy speaker of Himachal Assembly Vinay Kumar, was on Saturday appointed as the president of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC).

The announcement comes hours after 47-year-old Vinay submitted his resignation from the post of deputy speaker on Saturday paving way for his appointment as the president of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC).

Congress president has appointed Vinay Kumar as the president of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect. "The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing PCC president, Pratibha Singh," an official party communication said.

Vinay is a MLA from Renuka Ji assembly constituency. "He submitted his resignation to speaker Kulde...