Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, November 1, appointed Priti Nonia as a state spokesperson for its West Bengal unit. The appointment was approved by West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya and will take effect immediately.
The announcement was made through the party’s official social media handle. An organisational order confirming the appointment was issued by Shashi Agnihotri, the party’s state general secretary and office-in-charge.
Bhattacharya also congratulated Nonia and extended his best wishes for her new responsibility.
Priti Nonia Thanks BJP Leadership
Priti Nonia is a journalist by profession and originally belongs to Asansol district in West Bengal. She is currently based in Delhi.
Following the announcement, she took to Facebook to express gratitude to the BJP leadership for entrusting her with the responsibility.
“I express my sincere gratitude and thanks to the top leadership and the organisation of Bharatiya Janata Party for entrusting me with the responsibility of serving as a spokesperson for the BJP in West Bengal,” she wrote.
She also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and state party president Samik Bhattacharya.
Describing the appointment as a matter of pride and fortune, Nonia said she would work with “complete loyalty, dedication, and commitment” to take the organisation’s ideals, spirit of service and commitment to public welfare to people.
The appointment comes as the BJP continues to strengthen its organisational and communication structure in West Bengal.