New Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tuesday (March 9) tendered his resignation after assembly the Governor of the state, Baby Rani Maurya, at Raj Bhawan in Dehradun.
Rawat addressed a press convention after the assembly. He thanked the party management for giving him the opportunity to serve the people.
“I have just tendered my resignation to the Governor,” Rawat mentioned addressing the media.
He wished nicely for whoever assumes the highest publish. He didn’t title who can be changing him.
Ajay Bhatt and Anil Baluni, two senior leaders from the state who’re members of Parliament, are being seen as two different robust probables for the highest publish, mentioned PTI.
The transfer comes amid speculations of change in management within the hill state. Rawat late met with BJP president JP Nadda on the latter’s residence on Monday.
The similar day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Nadda, National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santosh mentioned the political growth within the state.
“After his meeting with central leadership yesterday in the national capital, it seems that BJP leadership has informed Rawat about a possible change of leadership in the Uttarakhand government. Now he might step down from the office,” a senior party chief mentioned earlier.
On Saturday, the BJP management despatched former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and Gautam as observers to meet state leaders and get suggestions.