Bengaluru, July 26 -- BJP Karnataka president BY Vijayendra on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the Union Education Minister, saying the senior leader's vast experience would benefit the country as well as Karnataka.

Speaking on Congress' criticism of Joshi's appointment, Vijayendra said, "What is more important is that Pralhad Joshi ji is a senior-most leader and Union Minister who has vast experience. Earlier, he had handled Parliamentary Affairs, Chemicals and Fertilisers. He has handled many portfolios very efficiently."

"I am happy that a senior leader and MP from Karnataka, Prahlad Joshi ji, has got this opportunity. Every crisis is an opportunity. I am sure that with his vast experience, he will not only do jus...