India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani gestures as he arrives to cast his vote during an election for the ceremonial post of president in New Delhi July 19, 2012. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Veteran Indian politician Lal Krishna Advani resigned on Monday from top positions in the main opposition party a day after the selection of a controversial leader to head its election campaign exposed deep rifts in the party.
The Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been crippled by infighting among leaders, with several, including Advani, harbouring ambitions to become India's next prime minister.
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