Nagpur, December 21: Maharashtra Legislative Council today unanimously passed a resolution congratulating its senior member Nitin Gadkari on his election as President of the BJP.
Members cutting across party lines expressed happiness that a person from Maharashtra had climbed to the highest position in a national political party. They recalled with fondness and admiration Gadkari’s performance in the House in the last 18 years.
Home Minister R R Patil expressed the confidence that with Gadkari holding the reins of BJP, issues related to Maharashtra will get more prominence at the national level.
Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said entire Maharashtra felt proud about Gadkari’s achievements.
Replying to his felicitation, Gadkari said his new job was a big challenge but exuded confidence that he would carry it out successfully.
–Agencies