Bhabi Ji Ghar Par hai television serial fame and Bigg Boss 11 winner Shilpa Shinde joined the Congress here on Tuesday, in the presence of Mumbai party chief Sanjay Nirupam.
Announcing her decision to join the Congress, Shilpa said at a news conference here, “People perceive me as an actress. But I also want to showcase my love for the country by working for the people. The Congress Party has run the country for ages which is why I have decided to join hands with them. Today, the country is in dire need of change and only Congress Party can bring this change. I am pleased with the warm welcome I have received from the party when I decided to join them”.
Alluding to her earlier links with the Raj Thackeray-led MNS, Shilpa said: “The Congress Party does not look at any caste or religion while extending a helping hand to those who are in need. However, MNS only focuses on the Marathi people. When I needed help, MNS gave ‘Marathi’ angle to my plight”.
Welcoming Shipa into the Congress, Nirupam said, “The whole country is unhappy with the current scenario and wants change. People who believe in the core principles which form the foundation of this country are joining the Congress Party themselves”.