Vijayawada, May 14 -- YSRCP leader and deputy chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Zakia Kanam joined the BJP here on Wednesday.
BJP state president and MP Daggupati Purandeswari admitted her into the BJP by wrapping a BJP scarf at a programme held in the BJP state office here. Before joining the BJP, Zakia Kanam resigned as deputy chairman of the council.
Speaking on the occasion, BJP state president and MP D Purandeswari said the BJP was going ahead with the concept of 'Sab Ka Sath Sab Ka Vikas'. The joining of Zakia Kanam shows the minorities' trust and confidence in the BJP, Purandeswari said.
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