After weeks of speculation the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), led by Om Prakash Rajbhar, on Sunday joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and will fight the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the alliance. The formal declaration of joining was done after the SBSP chief met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
“Met Shri Om Prakash Rajbhar ji in Delhi and he decided to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. I welcome him to the NDA family. The arrival of Rajbhar ji will strengthen the NDA in Uttar Pradesh and the efforts being made by the NDA under the leadership of Modi ji for the welfare of the poor and downtrodden will get further strength,” said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Twitter announcing the decision.
Mr. Rajbhar too said that both parties will together fight for social justice. “The Bharatiya Janata Party and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) have come together. Together, we will fight for social justice, the country’s security and protection, good governance, and to strengthen the deprived, Backward Classes, Dalits, women, farmers, youth, and every marginalised section of the society,” he tweeted.
