Rabindra Narain Singh elected as VHP president

Rabindra Narain Singh elected as VHP president

AgenciesUpdated: Sunday, July 18, 2021, 12:19 AM IST
article-image
Rabindra Narain Singh with VHP's joint general secretary Surendra Jain said at the press conference on Saturday. | (Photo: Videograb/Facebook @VHP)

New Delhi

Rabindra Narain Singh, an orthopaedic surgeon and a Padma Shri awardee, was elected as the president of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday.

Singh, who hails from Bihar, had been the vice president of the saffron outfit so far. He had received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour, in 2010 for his contributions to the field of medical science.

“Our board of trustees today unanimously elected Padma Shri Ravindra Narain Singh as our president,” VHP’s joint general secretary Surendra Jain said at a press conference.

Singh replaced Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje, who had been serving as the VHP president since his election to the top post in April 2018.

“Kokje ji is now 82 years old. He wanted to be relieved of his responsibilities as the VHP president. The election has been conducted as per his wishes and our constitution,” Jain said.

Singh is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon. He is known for his contributions in social, religious, medical and various other fields, Jain said.

“Election of such a person to the post of VHP president is a matter of pride for all of us,” Jain said.

RECENT STORIES

'India Bloc Has Started Discussions On Seat Sharing': RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav

'India Bloc Has Started Discussions On Seat Sharing': RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav

Odisha Horror: B.Ed Student Sets Herself On Fire Inside College After Alleged Sexual Harassment By...

Odisha Horror: B.Ed Student Sets Herself On Fire Inside College After Alleged Sexual Harassment By...

IIM-Calcutta Asks To Avoid ‘Speculation’ Over Alleged Rape Inside Campus (VIDEO)

IIM-Calcutta Asks To Avoid ‘Speculation’ Over Alleged Rape Inside Campus (VIDEO)

'It's Not Easy To Challenge PM Modi, Many Have Tried But Failed': Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati...

'It's Not Easy To Challenge PM Modi, Many Have Tried But Failed': Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati...

ED Conducts Nationwide Raids Targeting Fake Call Centres Defrauding US Citizens

ED Conducts Nationwide Raids Targeting Fake Call Centres Defrauding US Citizens