Chennai, September 3: Indian car and bike racing champion Alisha Abdullah joined the BJP in the presence of party state president K Annamalai here on Saturday.

Alisha, the country's first female national racing champion, had joined the party inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's encouragement for sports, Annamalai claimed after admitting her into the party. Congress Leader Dasoju Sravan Joins BJP, Says Political Change Is Required in Telangana for Development.

Alisha Abdullah Joins BJP

"I am very happy to welcome a true sporting icon and fabulous competitive racer today," Annamalai said. Describing her as an inspiring woman who had broken barriers in a sport dominated by men, he said Alisha has left an indelible mark in her chosen racing career.

"Inspired by our PM Narendra Modi's encouragement for sports, she joined the BJP today," Annamalai tweeted posting a photo of Alisha joining the BJP and wished her all success.

Elated over being part of the BJP family, Alisha said she joined the party because of the recognition and respect leaders like Annamalai and Amar Prasad Reddy, president of BJP sports and skill development cell, have for her. "I promise to do my best to uplift more women," she said.

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