Rajeev Bindal Appointed BJP Himachal Pradesh President Uncontested

In a significant political development, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced the appointment of Rajeev Bindal as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh, unveiling a new chapter in the state's political landscape.

The announcement was made public through a post on X, where Dr. Singh expressed optimism about Bindal's capability to fortify the party's structure in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Bindal, who was elected unopposed, has a deep-rooted history in state politics, having served as a member of the Solan and Nahan Assembly and as a former health minister in the Prem Kumar Dhumal-led government. His selection echoed the unity and consensus within BJP, marking the culmination of a disciplined election process in Shimla.

Rajeev Bhardwaj, BJP's state election in-charge, elaborated on the proceedings stating that Bindal's nomination was unanimously supported across three proposer sets, underscoring the party's tradition of mutual coordination and trust.

The election for eight National Council members was also concluded, demonstrating the BJP's organized and coherent approach. Final results will be declared under the central election observers' supervision, solidifying Bindal's leadership era in the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)