Surajkund (Haryana), Sep 28: Bowing to the wishes of the RSS, BJP today amended its constitution enabling the party president, state and district unit chiefs to get a second term, which paves the way for Nitin Gadkari to seek another term for the top post after he completes his present tenure in December.
Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh moved the resolution to amend Article 21 of the party constitution and the proposal was seconded by M Venkaiah Naidu. The National Council approved the resolution unanimously.
The amendment, which was passed by the BJP National Executive in Mumbai in May, states that any eligible active member can hold the post of president for three years for two terms.
This clears all hurdles for Gadkari to get a second term later this year.
The BJP President, who was propped up by RSS after the party's dismal performance and second consecutive Lok Sabha defeat in 2009, has arguably improved the party's prospects and style of functioning.
