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New BJP state chiefs: Party announces new leaders for seven states; inches closer to elect new national president

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 2 July 2025 ()
Bharatiya Janata Party appointed nine new presidents across seven states and two union territories, including key states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana. The party is expected to announce state chiefs for West Bengal and Odisha soon. This move is part of BJP's second phase of its organizational drive, following internal elections completed in 28 states and union territories.
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