Dhankar assumes charge, urges workers to support him in new role
ROHTAK:: Om Prakash Dhankar, the newly appointed president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana, took charge at the party office in Rohtak on Thursday.
The BJP’s central leadership on Sunday had appointed former agriculture minister Dhankar as the state chief, replacing Subhash Barala, who had completed his term.
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, BJP’s Haryana in-charge Anil Jain, former state BJP chief Subhash Barala, former ministers Captain Abhimanyu, Ram Bilas Sharma and minister of state Sanjeev Baliyan and other party leaders were present on the occasion.
While addressing the gathering, chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the BJP is a party where a worker from poor financial background can become the state president, chief minister, minister and the Prime Minister. “In other parties, the key positions are reserved for political dynasties. Lobbying and pressure tactics to get any position does not work in our party. I hope that Dhankar will lead the party in the state and strengthen the organisation,” the CM said.
After assuming charge as state BJP chief, Dhankar urged the party workers to support him in the new role. “The doors of my house will be open 24x7 and anyone can meet me with their grievances. I urge all party workers to send their suggestions on Haryana party president’s e-mail ID on new steps to strengthen the organisation in the state,” he added.
MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE AT EVENT
High drama prevailed during Dhankar’s oath taking ceremony when one Rajbir from Rohtak’s Kansala village tried to commit suicide by cutting the veins of both his legs with a sharp edged weapon. The incident took place during the CM’s address. SHO Jai Narayan said the man was rushed to PGIMS and his condition is stable. A suicide note was recovered from him.