The BJP on Thursday announced major organisational appointments ahead of crucial state elections, naming Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav as election in-charges for Bihar and West Bengal, respectively.
Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda, BJP vice president, has been tasked with overseeing the party’s campaign in Tamil Nadu, where it remains a junior ally to the AIADMK.
Bihar is expected to go to polls in November, while elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are likely in March-April next year.
The party also named Gujarat BJP chief C R Paatil and UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya as co-incharges for Bihar. Former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb and Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol will serve as co-incharges for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, respectively.
Pradhan and Yadav are seasoned strategists, having led the BJP’s election efforts across multiple states.
(With inputs from PTI)