"BJP's Andhra Pradesh unit welcomes the decision taken by the party's top leadership in deference to the feelings of the countrymen and party activists. BJP feels that the party would achieve great success in the coming parliament and assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh," Reddy said in a statement.
Meanwhile, elated BJP workers at several places across the state burst crackers to celebrate the anointment of Modi, which was announced by the party president Rajnath Singh at the party's national executive meeting held in Panaji.