Ex-Himachal Guv elected VHP Int'l Prez in 1st polls in 52yrs
Former Himachal Pradesh Governor Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje was elected as the International President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad on Saturday. VHP held elections for selecting its International President for the first time in 52 years after trustee members suggested two contenders for the post. Kokje defeated incumbent Raghava Reddy, who was contending for a third consecutive term, by 71 votes. 