A large number of Sikhs, including members of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, joined the BJP here on Saturday.

Citing a host of measures taken by the Government to help the minority community, BJP president J P Nadda on the occasion said if anybody has really worked for the community, it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nadda also cited central government decisions such as the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, the FCRA registration for donations to the Golden Temple and the action against accused in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases.

 He said the BJP highly regarded the contribution and sacrifices of the community for the country and will keep working for its welfare.

 In his address, Nadda expressed gratitude to all for joining BJP to strengthen national unity and dedication, saying, "BJP thanks you for joining BJP to strengthen national unity and dedication, and welcomes all of you."

He acknowledged the sacrifices and contributions of Sikhs for the nation, stating, "Sikhs are always ready to give a befitting reply to all attacks on the country."

He emphasized BJP's commitment to maintaining the country's unity and integrity, saying, "BJP is the only party that has worked to maintain the unity and integrity of the country, and your inclusion will further strengthen it."The BJP has been in an overdrive to deepen its bond with Sikhs and is looking to put up a strong fight in the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab, where they are in a majority. A number of well known Sikh politicians from the state have joined the party recently.

BJP leaders Tarun Chugh, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Virendra Sachdeva welcomed the Gurudwara Committee members, Jasmeen Singh Noni, Harjeet Singh Papa,  Bhupendra Singh Ginny, Ramandeep Singh Thapar,  Ramnjot Singh Mehta, Parvinder Singh Lucky and  Manjeet Singh Olakh, into the party with party shawls and floral bouquets.

 Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva said whenever there has been a crisis in the society or the country, the Sikh community has come forward and worked to save the society.

Conquering the Red Fort was not a big task but defeating the cruel rule of the Mughals and standing up to the Mughals was a big task and its spirit was picked up by the Sikh community and wherever the voice of oppression is raised, the Sikh brothers support them and so Our history is full of glorious stories of Sikh brothers.