Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of West Bengal elections
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- Leander Paes, an Olympic bronze-medalist and celebrated Indian tennis player, has switched political allegiance to the BJP, having previously been with the TMC.
- Paes's entry into the BJP is viewed as a strategic move ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, where the BJP seeks to challenge the incumbent TMC.
- West Bengal, a traditionally left-leaning state, is gearing up for elections in April, with Modi's BJP attempting to secure a victory after previous unsuccessful attempts.
Why it matters: Leander Paes's move could impact the BJP's electoral prospects in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
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