Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Putting an end to a long wait and speculation, BJP president Nitin Nabin on Monday unveiled his new national team, appointing 13 vice-presidents and eight general secretaries, combining experienced leaders with younger faces ahead of a crucial round of Assembly elections.
The team, which reflects the BJP's focus on poll-bound states, will work towards the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur next year, followed by Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, before the big one - the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Among the prominent appointments is former union Minister Smriti Irani, who returns to an active organisational role as one of the eight national general secretaries in the team ...