"Opportunity To Take Forward PM's Vision": Anil Antony After BJP Appointment
NDTV
Formerly with the Congress, Mr Antony joined the BJP earlier this year after coming out in support of PM Modi and the Centre over the controversial two-part BBC documentary series on the 2002 Gujarat riots.
A day after being appointed the BJP's national general secretary, Anil Antony, son of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister AK Antony, said he would strive to carry forward the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and make India a developed nation in its centenary year of independence, in 2047.
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, the BJP leader dwelt at length on his new role, the challenges that lie ahead of for his party in five poll-bound states and next year's Lok Sabha elections.
"I am honoured and humbled by the support and confidence shown to me by the party leadership. I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi-ji, Amit Shah-ji, and Nadda-ji, among others. I am grateful to everyone who supported and guided me in my political journey, over the years."
