Saina Nehwal joins BJP, calls Narendra Modi an inspiration

Former world number one badminton player Saina Nehwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an "inspiration" with his "hard work" for the country. (Source: Prem Nath Pandey)

Joining the party at a ceremony at its headquarters in New Delhi, Nehwal (29) said the BJP has been doing "a lot of good", and she would work to do her bit as its member. (Source: Prem Nath Pandey)

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 praise on Modi. (Source: Prem Nath Pandey)

Saina Nehwal had spoken in support of the Narendra Modi government and its schemes on several occasions in the past. (Source: Prem Nath Pandey)

A tweet by Saina in October last year had sparked controversy after it was found to be identical to several other tweets in favour of a government programme. (Source: Prem Nath Pandey)