NEW DELHI, MAR 31: Indian tennis legend Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, party officials said.
Paes became a BJP member in the presence of senior leaders, including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, during the joining ceremony held in New Delhi. His entry into active politics marks a notable shift in the run‑up to the state polls.
