New Delhi: Former AAP leader Shazia Ilmi on Friday confirmed that she is joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Shazia met BJP president Amit Shah this afternoon, confirming reports that she is beginning a new chapter in her political career.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the TV anchor-turned-politician said she had a good meeting with Amit Shah who welcomed her in the party. I will be joining the party soon, she said, when asked about the formal announcement.
The development comes just a day after her former Team Anna member Kiran Bedi joined the BJP in the presence of Amit Shah. Bedi is tipped to be the party’s CM candidate for Delhi polls; however, a formal announcement is yet to be made.
Shazia, who quit AAP, last year, had yesterday not denied joining the BJP when asked by reporters. She had also promised to expose the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP for what it is over the next few days. Further, actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada is also expected to join the BJP and may be fielded against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.
The Election Commission has already announced the schedule for Delhi Assembly Elections. While voting takes place on February 7, the results will be out three days later.
Bureau Report
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