Maharashtra: Former Cong Minister Kripashankar Singh joins BJP

Former Congress Minister Kripashankar Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Singh joined the BJP in the presence of former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and party state president Chandrakant Patil at state party headquarters in Mumbai.

Speaking to ANI, Maharashtra BJP leader Madhav Bhandari on Tuesday said, "Kripashankar Singh has been a big leader and has a relevance in Mumbai politics, he has been in touch since last few months, he will be joining BJP in the presence of former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra BJP President Chandrakant Patil and other BJP leaders."

When asked if he is being given any big responsibility being a north Indian face and as BMC elections are close, Bhandari said, "Definitely Singh has been a big face in the city, however, whatever responsibility will be given it will be decided by the party and will be announced soon."

( With inputs from ANI )