Gadkari steps down, Rajnath to be the BJP Chief

In a significant development, Rajnath Singh, the former president of BJP, is all set to become the party president again.

On Tuesday night, the existing President of BJP, Nitin Gadkari has tendered resignation.

The BJP Parliamentary body meeting at party office is likely to declare the name of Rajnath Singh official as party president.

Rajnath Singh has been a strong leader of BJP from Uttar Pradesh. Experts believe that the BJP will get strength in UP and another states under the leadership of Rajnath Singh, who is known for his clean image in the politics.

Singh was also former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. And after leaving the party president post, Gadkari will have a big role to play in preparing the party for next general elections in 2014.