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Vol. 5 Num 367 Thu. June 09, 2005  
   
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BJP rejects Advani's resignation


Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central office bearers and its Parliamentary Board yesterday rejected the resignation of LK Advani from the party president's post and called for the withdrawal of his decision.

A resolution rejecting Advani's resignation has been adopted at a Parliamentary Board meeting attended by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and central office bearers.

"The meeting unequivocally rejected the resignation of LK Advani. The meeting appeals to Advani to continue to lead the party, which he has so ably led in the past," said the resolution.

Earlier yesterday, Advani asserted he will not relent on his decision to quit. "There had been no change in the reasons for my decision to quit from party post," he said.