BJP appoints Suresh Chandel as member of state core group

Shimla: In a significant organizational move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed former state president and three-time MP Suresh Chandel as a member of its state core group. BJP state president Dr. Rajiv Bindal announced this and the appointment came into effect with immediate effect.

Suresh Chandel has been a prominent figure in Himachal Pradesh politics. He represented the Hamirpur constituency in the 12th, 13th and 14th Lok Sabha and became a MP for three consecutive terms. His leadership within the party was clearly visible during his tenure as Himachal BJP state president from 1998 to 2000 and organization general secretary from 1988 to 1998.

Currently, Chandel is holding the post of national vice-president of the BJP Kisan Morcha and is a member of the governing body of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. His vast experience and organizational expertise make him a vital addition to the party’s leadership team.

Chandel had joined the Congress party during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections but returned to the BJP in October 2022. His re-appointment to the state core group underlines his new role in shaping the future of the BJP in Himachal Pradesh.

The move is seen as part of efforts by the BJP to strengthen its organizational structure and ensure experienced leadership as it prepares for future political challenges in the state.