Allahabad, Oct 23: VHP president Ashok Singhal today said he has for all practical purposes handed over the reins of the outfit to its fire-brand general secretary Praveen Togadia. "The decision to informally hand over the reins of VHP to Togadia has been taken in view of my advancing age and poor health," he told reporters here.

"From now onwards, all decisions with regard to VHP's programmes, including Ram temple agitation, would be taken in consultation with Togadia, Singhal said.

Bureau Report