DW BUREAU / New Delhi

The BJP on Monday appointed Ashwani Kumar Sharma, an MLA of the Punjab Assembly, as working president of its state unit. BJP national president J P Nadda made the appointment, in an indication that Sharma may be elected as the state unit chief when the organisational polls conclude in some time.

Former Lok Sabha MP Sunil Kumar Jakhar is the current president of the Punjab BJP. He had resigned in September last year but was asked by the party to continue till his replacement is named.

With internal polls underway in the party, its leadership has apparently decided to opt for Sharma, a seasoned organisation leader with roots in the RSS who has headed its state unit in the past as well, to replace Jakhar.

Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu has welcomed the appointment of Shri Ashwani Sharma as the new Punjab BJP President, calling it a timely and strategic decision by the party leadership. Expressing gratitude to the central leadership, Sandhu said Sharma's inclusive leadership style and deep grassroots connect will energize the party cadre across the state.

He added that the move will significantly bolster the BJP's organizational strength in Punjab ahead of crucial political battles. Sandhu reaffirmed his commitment to work closely with Sharma to expand the party's reach and impact across the state.

(editor@dailyworld.in)