New Delhi, Mar 24: Yesteryears macho man Dharmendra made another addition to the galaxy of stars in BJP’s kitty by joining the party at the headquarters today. Addressing a press conference, party president Venkaiah Naidu formally announced Dharmendra’s induction into the BJP. On being asked why he chose to join BJP over any other party, the actor said, “I appreciate PM Vajpayee and President Musharraf’s efforts to restore normalcy and improve Indo-Pak ties, whatever contributions I can make, I will and serve the country”.
He still considers himself a humble farmer from a small village in Ludhiana. He feels the people from both sides are still the same, as they were before the painful partition of 1947. This ‘son of the soil’ said he would make as much contribution as possible towards peace and prosperity of the country.
Dharmendra’s plunge into politics has finally put an end to widespread speculation about his entry into BJP, after his wife Hema Malini took up the lotus.
Bureau Report