BJP appoints Ravindra Kumar Ray as Jharkhand working president

Ranchi: As the Jharkhand Assembly election campaign intensifies, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a significant organizational change within the state. On Saturday, the party high command appointed former MP Dr. Ravindra Kumar Ray as the Working President of the BJP’s Jharkhand unit.

The appointment was confirmed by BJP National General Secretary and headquarters in-charge Arun Singh in an official release. Singh stated, “BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Dr. Ravindra Kumar Ray, former MP, as the Working President of BJP Jharkhand State. This appointment takes effect immediately.”

Dr. Ray is a well-known figure within the Jharkhand BJP, having previously served as an MLA, MP, and Minister in the state government. His political journey began as a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He has also worked as a college lecturer and previously held the position of state president of Jharkhand.

After the formation of Jharkhand, he served as a Minister in the government led by Babulal Marandi. His new role as Working President is seen as a strategic move by the BJP leadership to convey a strong message to supporters, voters, and veteran party members.

This appointment is expected to enhance the state unit’s daily operations, especially with current state President Babulal Marandi contesting the Dhanwar Assembly seat.

Jharkhand’s Assembly elections are set to be held in two phases: the first phase, covering 43 seats, is scheduled for November 13, while the second phase, covering 38 seats, will take place on November 20. Vote counting is planned for November 23. The filing of nominations for the first phase concluded on Friday, with 868 candidates submitting their papers, according to the Election Commission’s website.