Kozhikode: In a surprising move, BJP has appointed Anil Antony, son of veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony, and former Telangana BJP President Bandi Sanjay Kumar as BJP National Secretaries. 

Meanwhile, veteran A.P. Abdullakutty will remain as National Vice President. Further, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje is also appointed as National Vice President. 

In a press conference held on Saturday, BJP National President J.P Nadda announced a number of changes in the BJP's top hierarchy. Former AMU VC Tarikh Mansoor too will serve as Vice President. 

Meanwhile, BL Santhosh will continue in charge of the office of National General Secretary(ORG). 

A few months ago, BJP in Kerala made a surprising move and brought Anil Antony to the saffron party, a move which drew wide criticism from within the Congress party.