Dr. Subramanian Swamy’s Janata Party merges with Bharatiya Janata Party.

published on August 12, 2013

In what can be termed as one of the most significant developments, Subramanian Swamy’s Janata Party has merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2014 general elections.

The announcement was made by Dr Swamy and BJP president Rajnath Singh following a meeting at the latter’s residence in Delhi today. Former BJP chief Nitin Gadkari and senior party leader Arun Jaitley were also present at the meet.

“Swamy has been a part of Bharatiya Jan Sangh. Swamy has decided to merge Janta Party with the BJP. We welcome Swamy on joining BJP fold,” said Rajnath Singh.

“As Rajnath Singh rightly said, the country is passing through a difficult time… for unity, for nationalistic purpose, the party is needed by the country today because of all the problems that we are having,” said Dr Swamy after the merger.