Bathinda, Aug. 18 -- Former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, who was appointed Vice-President in the new team of BJP office bearers declared on Monday, thanked the party leadership for expressing faith in him and said he accepts the new responsibility with humility.

"I received news this afternoon that a decision has been made to appoint me as a Vice President of the BJP. My very first words are to express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and our National President Nitin Nabin," Badal said.

"I thank them for placing such immense trust in me and deeming me capable of handling this responsibility. I also wish to thank the Punjab BJP leadership for always encouraging and supporti...