The RSS top functionaries took the decision to appoint Gopal who had extensively worked in coordination with BJP in key states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during Lok Sabha polls.
"The RSS has decided to appoint Krishna Gopal as the party's new Coordinator to deal with the party (BJP)," All- India Prachar Pramukh of RSS Manmohan Vaidya told PTI.
Vaidya said henceforth Gopal will be the Sangh man to deal with all matters pertaining to BJP.
Senior RSS leaders have gathered in Lucknow for the 10-day meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal, the highest policy-making body of the Sangh, starting today.
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While RSS office-bearers met in Lucknow today, they will be discussing key issues during the meeting including the issue of its coordination with BJP.
At the end of the meet, the RSS will take decisions that will formulate its future plans and strategies.