Amaravati, June 30 (PTI) Senior BJP leader PVN Madhav is set to replace D Purandeswari as the Andhra Pradesh BJP president, having emerged as the sole candidate to file nomination for the post on Monday.

Madhav, a former MLC, filed five sets of nomination papers, a BJP leader said.

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“The election is a mere formality tomorrow (Tuesday),” the leader told PTI, indicating Madhav's unopposed election as the new state president.

Rajahmundry MP D Purandeswari, who is set to be succeeded by Madhav, served as the Andhra BJP president for two years.

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She led the party's campaign for the 2024 general elections, which saw the BJP make significant electoral gains in the state.

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