Leander Paes Joins BJP, Eyes Bengal Poll Debut
Tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, likely to contest. The 18-time Grand Slam champion stressed youth focus and Khelo India. His appeal may boost BJP in urban seats like Kolkata. Polling is April 23 and 29; results are May 4, with Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress as the main rival in the state.