India, Aug. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the newly appointed national office-bearers of the BJP, saying the team brings together organisational experience, energy and grassroots connect. His Cabinet colleagues, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Nitin Gadkari and Kiren Rijiju, also congratulated the team.

The BJP has announced its new national team under party president Nitin Nabin, appointing 13 vice presidents, including Ram Madhav, Lok Sabha MP D Purandeshwari and former Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat.

"Congratulations to the newly appointed national office bearers of the BJP and those who have been given various responsibilities in the party. This newly appointed team brings to...