New Delhi: In a significant boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 19 distinguished personalities from various walks of life joined the party on September 11, 2024. The new entrants include former ambassadors, high-ranking military officials, and senior civil servants. The induction ceremony was held at the residence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who welcomed them into the BJP fold during a special membership drive.
Taking to social media platform X, Hardeep Singh Puri shared a picture of the 19 new members, expressing his excitement over the party’s growing support base. “Party idea family is expanding, countrymen walking on the path of the nation’s progress, nationalists joining BJP!” he wrote, highlighting the enthusiasm of those embracing the BJP’s vision for India’s future.
A Wave of Support for BJP’s Ideals
Minister Puri further emphasised that these 19 prominent figures were motivated by the “revolutionary decisions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which have brought about sweeping changes in the country.” He added, “These distinguished personalities have decided to join BJP to work towards India’s progress under PM Modi’s leadership.”
Who Are the New BJP Members?
Among the notable names that joined the BJP are:
- Bhaswati Mukherjee, former IFS officer and Ambassador.
- Nirmal Kaur, former IPS officer and DGP of Jharkhand.
- Saroj Bala, former member of IRS, CBDT.
- Gunjan Mishra, former IRS and Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (CCIT).
- RK Bajaj, former IRS and Ex CCIT.
- Vijay Singal, former IRS and Ex CCIT.
- Dinesh Chandra Agarwal, former IRS and member of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).
- Ashwini Garg, former IRS and CCIT.
- Major General PC Kharbanda.
- Major General SVP Singh.
- Major General Shujan Gopal Chatterjee.
- Sumit Deb, former CMD of NDMC.
- Tanveer Pal Singh.
- Major General GS Kohli, VSM.
- Dr. Mukesh Gambhir, MD.
Pledge to Promote BJP’s Vision
After the induction, the new members addressed the media, expressing their commitment to contribute to India’s development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. They pledged to actively spread the BJP’s message within their local communities and work against divisive forces. They also criticised recent remarks made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during his visit to the US, calling for unity and progress.
A Growing Family of Nationalists
With this addition, the BJP continues to attract a wide range of professionals and experts, reflecting its broad appeal across different sectors of society. The new members have vowed to promote the party’s vision of development and stability, further strengthening the party’s position in the country’s political landscape.
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