PM Modi Launches BJP's Membership Drive with Focus on Youth and Women Empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the BJP's membership drive, emphasizing internal democracy within parties, targeting the youth demographic, and aiming for 33% reservation for women in assemblies and Lok Sabha. BJP president J P Nadda enrolled Modi as the first member of the drive, which is set to bolster the party's ranks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the BJP's membership drive, taking a swipe at opposition parties for lacking internal democracy.

He highlighted that the drive, aimed at renewing existing memberships and inducting new members, will support the implementation of 33% reservation for women in assemblies and the Lok Sabha.

BJP president J P Nadda marked the start by enrolling Modi as the first member. Modi urged BJP members to attract the new generation, particularly the 18-25 age group, and likened the drive to a familial welcoming, stressing its ideological and emotional significance over mere numbers.

(With inputs from agencies.)