New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party, long considered a political force with its stronghold in North India, may be looking to expand its support base to South India by appointment of a leader hailing from the region.

With a party that continuously tries expanding its political footprint across the country, the move is expected to bolster its outreach in southern India.

JP Nadda, who is already on an extension, is expected to be moved out of the organization over the next few weeks. Sources stated that he is likely to be replaced by a senior leader who hails from South India and is acceptable to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological parent of the BJP.

The new BJP chief is expected to be installed over the next ...