Gandhinagar, July 20 Former Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani on Monday welcomed newly-appointed state unit president C.R. Patil and said that under Patil's leadership the saffron party will attain new heights and accomplishments.
"I welcome the newly-appointed state party chief C.R. Patil and wish him all the best. We have worked together for years in many elections," said Vaghani.
"I thank the party high command who entrusted me with the responsibility of the state president and thank all of my supporters, well-wishers, co-workers for their support and cooperation throughout these years," added Vaghani.
"The position and designations are continuously changing and I am ready to serve the party and the country in whichever way and position the party feels like," added Vaghani.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani also congratulated and welcomed Patil.
On Monday, BJP President J.P. Nadda appointed Patil, MP from Surat, as the Gujarat state chief replacing Vaghani.
( With inputs from IANS )