Narendra Modi congratulates Amit Shah on appointment as BJP chief

Zee Media Bureau/ Neha Attre

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated his close aide Amit Shah after he was appointed as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that the party will become stronger under his leadership. Modi praised Shah and said that he has reached the position after years of hard work and determination.

Amit Bhai started his journey as an ordinary Karyakarta & has repeatedly proven himself through tireless hardwork & determination.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2014

The tweet came shortly after the party`s parliamentary board unanimously elected Shah as the BJP president. Outgoing party president and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh made the announcement. Modi also thanked Singh and said that the party has reached new heights under his leadership.

I would like to specially thank Rajnath ji for his great leadership, under which the Party scaled new heights of success. @BJPRajnathSingh

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2014

He further added that the senior party leaders and workers have contributed towards creating a strong and developed country.

With the blessings of Party elders & selfless efforts of Karyakartas, BJP's mission of creating a strong & developed India continues.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2014