Himanta Biswa finds place in BJP’s natl panel

New Delhi:  Himanta Biswa Sarma, who defected from Congress to BJP and played a key role in its big Assam win, and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna, a new entrant to the saffron party, were on Saturday inducted into its National Executive, a day before it meets for a two-day session in Allahabad.
BJP brought several new faces to its key body, the highlight being some former Congress leaders, including former Odisha Chief Minister and tribal leader Giridhar Gamang. (PTI)