Mangal Pandey appointed BJP in-charge for Himachal Pradesh

Mangal Pandey has been appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in-charge for Himachal Pradesh.

Pandey replaced Shrikant Sharma, who was appointed as the power minister in Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh cabinet.

Pandey was formerly the president of Bihar BJP unit.

The Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Himachal Pradesh later this year. (ANI)