Sania Nehwal’s entry into BJP; may help them in Delhi Assembly elections
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Once again Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried his trump card by inducting Indian shuttler and one of the most popular sportspersons in India with a huge fan following and brand value, Saina Nehwal in its fold, ahead of the crucial Delhi Assembly elections. She has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of party’s National General Secretary Arun Singh. Abu Chandranshu Nehwal , Saina’s elder sister also joined BJP today.
Sania Nehwal’s entry to BJP may help them in Delhi Assembly elections.After joining the BJP, the former world number 1 said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “inspires” her with his hard work for the country.
Born in Haryana, Saina Nehwal, a former world number 1, she has been honoured with the country’s top sporting awards like the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award. She was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2016.
Earlier also the BJP roped in many famous sports personalities including cricketer Gautam Gambhir,wrestler Babita Phogat,wrestler Sushil Kumar,former Hockey team captain Sandeep Singh along with others.
Last week Saina Nehwal suffered a second consecutive opening round defeat as she went down to Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt of Denmark to bring curtains on the country’s campaign in the Thailand Masters badminton tournament.