Ranchi, Jan. 23 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party's Jharkhand unit on Friday formally handed over its organisational reins to Aditya Sahu, who assumed charge as the party's new state president on the occasion of Vasant Panchami.
The ceremony was held at the BJP state headquarters here after puja and havan rituals. Outgoing state president and Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi formally installed Sahu in office, welcoming him with a bouquet and sweets.
Senior party leaders, including state organisation general secretary Karmveer Singh, MPs, former state presidents, office-bearers and a large number of party workers were present at the event.
Addressing the gathering after taking charge, Sahu expressed gratitude to the central and state ...