Badminton champion Saina Nehwal on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
She joined the party in the presence of Party’s National General Secretary Arun Singh. Her sister Chandranshu also joined the BJP at the same event.
Saina Nehwal said, “I am a very hardworking person and I like hardworking people. I can see Prime Minister Narendra Modi does so much for the country and it will be my honour to contribute for the country.”
She said she is thankful to the BJP for giving her this opportunity.
After joining the party Siana Nehwal and her sister met BJP president JP Nadda.
She is the latest sportsperson to join the party after cricketer Gautam Gambhir and wrestler Babita Phogat.