BJP today amended its constitution enabling the party president, state and district unit chiefs to get a second term. BJP president Nitin Gadkari completes his present tenure in December.

Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh moved the resolution to amend Article 21 of the party constitution and the proposal was seconded by M Venkaiah Naidu. The National Council approved the resolution unanimously.

The amendment, which was passed by the BJP National Executive in Mumbai in May, states that any eligible active member can hold the post of president for three years for two terms.