New Delhi, June 26: Union Urban Development Minister Anant Kumar was today appointed president of the BJP unit in Karnataka. Senior leader Yediyurappa has been appointed chairman of the campaign committee in the state.
Kumar replaces Basavraj Patil Sedam, who had offered to resign six months back as part of party revamping. BJP president M Venkiah Naidu said at a press conference at the party headquarters that he has decided to accept Sedam's resignation and appoint Kumar in his place.
It was not clear whether Kumar would continue in the cabinet or resign to take up party work. Assembly elections are due in Karnataka along with the Lok Sabha polls in October next year. Bureau Report