Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Aug 27: Nalin Kumar Kateel, who is also an MP, has successfully completed two years as the state BJP president.

Kateel's elevation seemed to drive home the point that even common activists of the party can reach higher positions in the BJP. Kateel has shown his mettle as a good organizer during these two years. At the same time, he has ensured that those who crossed over from other parties do not nurse the feeling that they are outsiders.

Kateel efficiently prepared the ranks of the party to face bypolls in which the party did very well. He travelled all over the state and strengthened the party from the booth level. In the gram panchayat elections held under his guidance, the party recorded a thumping victory. In a nutshell, Kateel's reliance on lower ranks of the party has given the BJP a newfound vigour.

The last couple of years have been very challenging for Nalin in terms of situations like pandemic, political developments and natural disaster. The party has witnessed immense changes under his leadership. Nalin has managed to bring every representative together in strengthening the party all over the state.

When Yediyurappa became the chief minister (CM), Nalin took over the presidentship of state BJP. BJP emerged victorious in the by-elections under his leadership. Several leaders including the then CM Yediyurappa praised the leadership qualities of Nalin.

After Nalin became the state BJP president, the state level executive meeting was held in Mangaluru. CM Basavaraj Bommai also said that Nalin has taken the responsibility of strengthening the party from grass root level.