Shazia Ilmi joins BJP ahead of Delhi Assembly Elections

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Jan 16, 2015: Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Shazia Ilmi on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The announcement of Shazia joining the BJP was made at a press conference attended by Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay among others.

Shazia met BJP president Amit Shah this afternoon, confirming reports that she was beginning a new chapter in her political career.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the TV anchor-turned-politician had said that she had a good meeting with Amit Shah who welcomed her in the party.

The development came just a day after her former Team Anna member Kiran Bedi joined the BJP in the presence of Amit Shah. Bedi is tipped to be the party’s CM candidate for Delhi polls; however, a formal announcement is yet to be made.

Shazia, who quit AAP last year, had yesterday promised to expose the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP “for what it is” over the next few days.

Further, actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada is also expected to join the BJP and may be fielded against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.

The Election Commission has already announced the schedule for Delhi Assembly Elections. While voting takes place on February 7, the results will be out three days later.

Courtesy: Zeenews