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Work together under new state prez Naraparaju Ramachander Rao: Bandi Sanjay to cadre

Work together under new state prez Naraparaju Ramachander Rao: Bandi Sanjay to cadre

Time of Indiaa day ago
HYDERABAD:
BJP
MP and Union minister Bandi Sanjay on Tuesday advised party workers not to fall into the trap of
Congress
and BRS trying to sow seeds of division.
Speaking at a meeting after the appointment of new BJP state president, he said those who have trolled their party disappeared over time. He emphasised that there were no groups within the BJP and their only captain is
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
.
Bandi said that anyone can aspire to be party president, but the decision of the leadership must be followed. He called upon everyone to work together under new state president N Ramchander Rao's leadership.
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Praising Ramchander Rao, Bandi recalled his selfless service for the party. He said that Rao's contributions as a student leader, party legal advisor and MLC are unforgettable.
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