GUWAHATI: Rangia MLA Bhabesh Kalita is the new president of Assam state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
BJP national president J P Nadda has appointed Kalita as the president of Assam unit of the party.
“The appointment comes into immediate effect,” stated an order issued by BJP national general secretary Arun Singh.
Former minister Kalita has replaced Ranjeet Kumar Dass for the post of state president. Ranjeet Dass was inducted to the cabinet of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma as minister for food and civil supplies, panchayat and rural development.
Meanwhile, chief minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Kalita for his appointment.
“Congratulations to
on being appointed as
State President. His dedication towards development of Assam is exemplary. Wish him very best. Under his able leadership, #BJP will reach new heights in #Assam,” Sarma tweeted.
Congratulations to @Bhabesh_KalitaR on being appointed as @BJP4Assam State President.
His dedication towards development of Assam is exemplary.
Wish him very best. Under his able leadership, #BJP will reach new heights in #Assam.@BJP4India @JPNadda pic.twitter.com/vdl5FSNY3b
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 26, 2021
