New Delhi, Apr 01(UNI) Former JD(S) MLA Ramaswamy joined the BJP on Saturday at Party Headquarters in New Delhi.
Ramaswamy joined the BJP in the presence of Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.
A four term MLA from Arkalgud assembly constituency in Karnataka, Ramaswamy had resigned from JD(S) and memberships of Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Friday.
Welcoming Ramaswamy in the party, Anurag Thakur said the joining of Ramaswamy will further strengthen the BJP.
"As a crusader against corruption and land grabbers, Ramaswamy has earned a lot of respect" said Thakur.
Speaking after joining the BJP, Ramaswamy, said he is impressed with the working of BJP. He said that he is a victim of abuse of money power because he always use to talk about irregularities and corruption. "Without any condition I’m joining BJP. I just want an opportunity to serve people,” he added.
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