Mumbai, July 30 -- Former Minister and senior leader of NCP-SP Anna Dange along with his sons Adv. Chiman Dange and Vishwanath Dange joined the Bharatiya Janata Party accompanied by hundreds of supporters here today.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BJP State President Ravindra Chavan welcomed them.

During their induction into the party, several prominent leaders were present/

Fadnavis praised Anna Dange's contributions, calling him one of the senior leaders who played a vital role in the growth of the Jan Sangh and the BJP. Calling Dange's return to the party a joyous occasion, Fadnavis made an emotional appeal:

"Rather than us taking care of you, as a senior, you take care of us. If we go wrong, scold us. With your blessings, BJP ...