Now a BJP leader, Jyotiraditya Scindia lavishes praise on PM Modi; makes big statement

After former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia was inducted into BJP on Wednesday, he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stated that nation is safe under his leadership. 

Delivering his address, Scindia said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi got biggest mandate in history twice. He has respected mandate and has worked effectively and dedicatedly to develop nation. Prime Minister has also improved global im of India. I believe that India's future is safe in PM Narendra Modi's hands."

WATCH: moment Jyotiraditya Scindia joined BJP, in presence of JP Nadda

Scindia Joins BJP

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday was formally inducted into BJP in presence of party president JP Nadda at party headquarters at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg in national capital.

Speaking at induction ceremony Scindia said, "I would like to thank JP Nadda Ji, PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah that y invited me to ir family and gave me a place in it."

"re have been 2 life-changing events for me - one, day I lost my far and second, yesterday when I decided to choose a new path for my life."

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Nadda welcomes Scindia

Welcoming Scindia into Party Nadda said, "Today is a matter of great happiness for all of us and today I am remembering our senior-most leader, late Rajmata Scindia. Both Bharatiya Jana Sangh and BJP have been a major contributor to ideology from founding and establishment of party.

Jyotiraditya Ji is joining his family today, I welcome him heartily. Rajmata Ji has been an idol for us and a leader who gives a vision and direction to all of us. She helped party to advance its ideology from infancy. I extend my heartfelt greetings on my behalf and behalf of all workers."

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