Prominent personalities join BJP in major membership drive

| Updated: 11 September, 2024 6:00 pm IST

NEW DELHI – In a significant boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), nineteen distinguished personalities, including former ambassadors, civil servants, and military leaders, joined the party today. The membership drive was held at the residence of senior BJP leader and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

 

Among the new members are former ambassadors, civil servants, a former member of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), ex-Lt. Generals, Major Generals, the former Vice Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, the former Chancellor of Maulana Azad University, former CMDs of Maharatna PSUs, and noted academicians. BJP leaders Neelkant Bakshi and Sardar Impreet Singh were also present at the event.

 

 

Addressing the media, the newly-inducted members expressed their full confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat). They condemned divisive forces that aim to disrupt the unity of the country and voiced their disappointment over recent remarks made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

 

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The new members pledged to spread the BJP’s message within their circles and the larger community, affirming their commitment to nation-building by joining the world’s largest political party.

 

This membership drive is part of the BJP’s ongoing efforts to expand its base and strengthen its organizational structure ahead of the upcoming elections. The party continues to attract prominent figures from various fields, reflecting its growing influence and appeal across different sections of society.

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