Tennis Legend Leander Paes Joins BJP in Delhi Ahead of Bengal Elections. Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi today. The event took place with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar present. This move comes before the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election 2026. The party aims to connect better with young voters and sports fans. Paes thanked the leaders for welcoming him into the party. He said he wants to serve the country in a new role.
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Focus on Youth and Sports
Paes spoke about improving sports facilities in India. He said young players need better training and support systems and he also stressed equal chances for women in sports. He believes sports can change many lives in the country. Kiren Rijiju said Paes will strengthen sports programmes like Khelo India. Sukanta Majumdar called him an inspiration for youth in West Bengal.
Career Stats and Achievements
Leander Paes had a long and successful tennis career. He won 18 Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles. He won 8 men’s doubles Grand Slam titles. He also won 10 mixed doubles Grand Slam titles. Paes won a bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles during his career. He played Davis Cup for India for many years. He recorded more than 40 wins in the competition. His career lasted more than three decades at the top level.
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Paes earlier joined another party in 2021. Now he begins a new journey with BJP. His popularity may help BJP reach more young voters. His sports legacy adds strong value to the campaign.