Ace Shuttler Saina Nehwal Joins BJP

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, hailing PM Narendra Modi as an "inspiration" with his "hard work" for the country. Nehwal (29) said the BJP has been doing "a lot of good", and she would work to do her bit as its member. She joined BJP in the presence of the party's National General Secretary Arun Singh.

Nehwal, who has been vocal on Twitter in her support for the Union government's policies, told reporters that she is a hard-working professional and likes hard-working people, as she heaped praises on the PM.

"I am a very hardworking and love hard-working people. Narendra Modi sir has been working day and night for the country. If I can do something for the country with him, it will be my good fortune,” she said.

“I draw a lot of inspiration from Modi sir. He inspires me,” she added

Born in Haryana, Saina Nehwal is one of India's most successful sportsperson. The popular badminton star has been honored with awards like the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award.

Last week Saina Nehwal suffered a second consecutive opening round defeat as she went down to Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt of Denmark to bring curtains on the country's campaign in the Thailand Masters Badminton Tournament.