In a political set back for Congress in Amethi, the parliamentary constituency of Rahul Gandhi, Anant Vikram Singh, son of Congress Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh, joined BJP along with his over 100 supporters.
State BJP president laxmikant Bajpai was present during the joining of Anant at the state party headquarters here on Sunday. Anant said that he admired the policies of Narendra Modi and hence decided to join the party. “He is a doer and working to build a strong nation. There is a passion for Modi all across India and I am one of the admirers of Modi,” he said. Anant's elder sister Mahima is also slated to join the BJP too in next few days. Anant said that though he has differences with his father over some personal dispute but he will certainly try to meet his father to convey him about his decision to join the BJP. 'In do not want to mix politics with family affairs. Politics should be kept aside from family matters,' he said. He also said that he is not a contender for Amethi assembly seat and will work as per the party's directive. “I am joining BJP for the love of this party. I am not eyeing any post or ticket,” he said.
Meanwhile, Bajpai said he has confidence that all those taking membership will work for the expansion of the party in their respective areas to ensure BJP’s victory in the 2017 Assembly polls.“ Anant's father Sanjay Singh is currently a Rajya Sabha MP from Assam. Former BSP MlA Bhagwan Pathak and former vice-president of SP Brahmin Sabha Rajeev Shukla also joined BJP today.