"Leander Paes, one of India's most celebrated tennis players, joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, ahead of high-stakes polls in the eastern state of West Bengal."
"He thanked Modi and the BJP 'family' for nurturing him and giving him the opportunity to serve the country. 'I played for 40 years, for my parents and family. Now this new game I have entered is for my country and its youth,' he said."
Leander Paes, an Olympic bronze-medalist and celebrated tennis player, has switched political allegiances to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Born in Kolkata, Paes has had a distinguished sports career, winning multiple Grand Slam titles. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and the BJP for the opportunity to serve the country. The announcement was made at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, where he emphasized his commitment to the youth of India.
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