BJP legislator joins BJS

Bhopal, Oct 25 (UNI) BJP legislator Rasal Singh and two former legislators today took membership of the Bharatiya Jan Shakti (BJS) along with other people.

Former BJP legislator Naresh Patel and Congress MLA Ramsuman Singh also joined the party. Besides, former BJS member Shivanurag Pateria and about 25 people took membership of the party.

Deori BJP legislator Ratan Singh Ratan Singh had joined the BJS yesterday.

BJS General Secretary Amar Singh told reporters here that several other leaders would join the party soon.

He said discussions were being held with former Union Minister Prahlad Patel. Their differences was expected to be resolved soon.

The situation would be clear in a day or two.

Ms Bharti and Mr Patel were not on talking terms since the past few months. Mr Patel describes himself as BJS President.

Ms Bharti was supposed to hold the press conference today.

However, Mr Singh said, Ms Bharti could not return to Bhopal due to shoulder pain.

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