New Delhi: In 2004, the ruling BJP had inducted dozens of film stars and other personalities from the entertainment industry into the party just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. But the party suffered a shocking defeat and lost power at the Centre. Stars failed to ensure another victory for the party.
After 10 years, the party is likely to repeat the experiment.
According to some reports, music director and singer Bappil Lahiri is likely to join the saffron party on Friday evening. Sources at the BJP headquarters claim that its top leadership has considered his name and a decision will be taken soon.
Lahiri, however, is tight-lipped over his possible induction. The Kolkata-born 61-year-old has been living in Mumbai for over four decades.
It is not yet clear whether he will contest from Mumbai or Kolkata or he will just campaign for the BJP across India.
BJP sources say that the party plans to induct many popular names in the next two months.
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