Senior BJP leaders, during their recent visit to Kavaratti, informed that the party's office in Androth has been closed since March 1 this year, following oral instructions from the party's state unit president, KN Kasmikoya.
The election process, closely monitored by a central team led by former Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan and BJP leader G Kashinath, unfolded with no contest.
BJP President, Lakshadweep, KN Kasmikoya in an official order announced, "Advocate PM Mohammed Salih of Amini Island of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep is appointed as State President, BJYM Lakshadweep with immediate effect."