The BJP on Saturday announced the name of former Himachal Pradesh Minister Jai Ram Thakur for the upcoming Mandi Parliamentary by-election.
BJP President Rajnath Singh approved the recommendations of party’s HP Election Committee regarding the by-election by clearing the name of Thakur.
Jairam Thakur was Cabinet Minister in Prem Kumar Dhumal-led BJP Ministry in Himachal Pradesh and held the rural development and panchayati raj portfolio. He represents Mandi in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly.