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12 women, 6 minority leaders part of BJP's new national team under Nitin Nabin

The team that was unveiled on Monday comprises 10 experienced women leaders from various sections of the country.

12 women, 6 minority leaders part of BJP's new national team under Nitin Nabin

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled a new national team under party president Nitin Nabin, featuring 12 women and six minority leaders. The team, comprised of 10 experienced women leaders from across the country, ensures representation from 23 states and Union territories. Notable members include former Union minister Smriti Irani, who was reappointed as general secretary, and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia.

The new team also includes representatives from minority communities such as a Sikh, two Christians, a Muslim, a Jain, and a Parsi. The party emphasized the importance of geographic diversity and social inclusion, highlighting the Northeast region's prominence with the appointment of three regional leaders from Tripura, Assam, and Nagaland. Additionally, four tribal representatives from various states were included in the team.

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