Ahead of Jharkhand polls, BJP appoints Ravindra Kumar Rai as new working president

Ravindra Kumar Rai has been appointed as the BJP's working president in Jharkhand ahead of the state's assembly polls. Rai, a veteran party worker, was previously disappointed over ticket denial but was persuaded by senior leaders. His experience is seen as crucial for the BJP, which is contesting 68 out of 81 seats, to strengthen its position.