Imphal [Manipur], June 26 (HornbillTv): BJP National President, JP Nadda has approved the appointment of Sharda Devi as President of BJP's Manipur unit.

In a statement on Saturday, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh confirmed that the appointment was being approved by party president JP Nadda on June 20.

A former vice president of the BJP from Manipur, Devi will replace Saikhom Tikendra Singh, who succumbed to Covid-19 in May this year.

Meanwhile, expressing hope that the party will be able to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Manipur through the leadership of Sharda Devi, Chief Minister N Biren Singh congratulated the new BJP president.

"Congratulations Smt. Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi Ji on having appointed as President of BJP Manipur Pradesh. Under your abled leadership, the party will be able to achieve greater heights and fulfil the aspirations of the people of Manipur," CM Biren tweeted.

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra, who is also in-charge of Manipur, also congratulated Devi for the appointment and extended his best wishes.