Former Congress MP Naveen Jindal has made a significant political shift by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Jindal, who represented the Kurukshetra constituency for a decade from 2004 to 2014 under the Congress banner, has now set his sights on contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.
In a move that underscores his commitment to national service, Jindal expressed gratitude to the Congress leadership, including former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, for the opportunities afforded to him during his tenure. However, he announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Congress Party to align with the BJP’s agenda.
Jindal, the Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, officially joined the BJP in the presence of party dignitaries, including General Secretary Vinod Tawde. Tawde highlighted Jindal’s entry into the BJP as a significant boost to the government’s efforts to strengthen the nation’s economy and foster prosperity.
Expressing his enthusiasm for his new political journey, Jindal emphasized his pride in joining the BJP and his eagerness to serve the country under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. He articulated his commitment to realizing Modi’s vision of a developed India, referred to as ‘Viksit Bharat.’
Jindal’s decision to switch parties comes after his electoral defeat in 2014 to the BJP’s Raj Kumar Saini. Subsequently, he was not nominated by the Congress for the 2019 elections. Now, with his entry into the BJP fold and being nominated as the party’s candidate from Kurukshetra, Jindal is poised to contribute actively to national development initiatives and work towards advancing the welfare of India’s vast populace.
