OP Dhankar has held several key positions within the party at national and state level (FILE)
Rohtak:
Newly appointed Haryana BJP President O P Dhankar took the lead at the party office in Rohtak on Thursday and said he would work to further strengthen the party in the state.
Dhankar, 58, a former member of parliament for Badli, was Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare in the former cabinet Manohar Lal Khattar, was appointed chairman of the state unit on Sunday to replace Subhash Barala, who had already completed his term.
Speaking at a function organized in connection with the takeover of Dhankar, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said his appointment would help further strengthen the BJP in the state.
He also said that unlike many other parties where key positions are held only by political dynasts, in BJP even ordinary workers on the basis of their hard work and talent can climb the ranks to occupy positions. leading.
Mr. Dhankar has held several key party positions at the national and state level. He was national party secretary and co-responsible for looking after Himachal Pradesh affairs.
He had also been associated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
Meanwhile, a man from a village in Rohtak district reportedly attempted suicide near the ceremony location by cutting himself with a sharp object.
Police took him to hospital where his condition is deemed stable, a policeman said, adding that the case was under investigation.
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