Twitter Divided Over Saina Nehwal Making Her Political Debut

Saina’s elder sister Chandranshu Nehwal also joined the saffron party along with her.

Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, 29 January saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi "inspires" her with his hard work for the country.

Joining the party at a ceremony at its headquarters here, Nehwal said the BJP has been working a lot for the country and she would work to do her bit as its member.

Nehwal (29) is a former world number one and has won numerous international titles, including a bronze medal at the Olympics.

Her elder sister Chandranshu Nehwal also joined the saffron party along with her.

Twitter had mixed reactions to the olympic medalist joining the ruling party. While some people were happy with this decision of hers, there were some who were clearly dejected.

@NSaina जी का भारतीय जनता पार्टी में
हार्दिक स्वागत,वंदन,अभिनंदन।@BJP4India #SainaNehwal pic.twitter.com/JZ473TOVhH

— शुभी 🙏💯 follow back (@shubhisri1) January 29, 2020

What is new....??
(but congratulations)

She is working in BJP IT Cell since long time...@NSaina#SainaNehwal pic.twitter.com/dBSfP7HU7K

— Ranjan kumar (@ranjankr00) January 29, 2020

#SainaNehwal Saina Nehwal, Credit where it is due:
She is The Brand Ambassador of "One Nation, One Tweet" text.

I was initially curious as to how she can play with spine injury? But now that she joined BJP, it is quite apparent that she does not have a SPINE.

RT If you agree. pic.twitter.com/utQJLuzaUM

— Syed Amil Hasan سيد عامل حسن (@SyedAmilHasan) January 29, 2020

Another one bites the dust! #SainaNehwal #BJPLeDoobi https://t.co/wyjxixZn8b

— Shama (@shamakabir) January 29, 2020

Wasn’t she always in the BJP. It’s just a ploy to whitewash remarks by the home minister #SainaNehwal

— The Saltwater Duck (@duckingbeach) January 29, 2020

Was shocked at first but considering she has been tweeting in support of them for so long, it's good that she has officially them. No more pretending now. #sainanehwal pic.twitter.com/4yhBnzsWIO

— গুণধর (@gunodhor) January 29, 2020

#SainaNehwal congratulations on joining BJP, all the best for the future.

You have been loved and respected by everyone but now be prepared for abused and smirked at but it's worth it because you are daughter on India and BJP is the only party that can make India great again!!

— ShadowPMOIndia (@ShadowPMOIndia) January 29, 2020

This picture will burn all the opposition parties. Proud of you, @NSaina. You are a legend, on and off the court. Congratulations saina#Saina #SainaNehwal pic.twitter.com/JLmlgCtVrU

— Abhay Dangi (@AbhayDangi14) January 29, 2020

Now that #SainaNehwal #Saina has joined bjp, i m getting ready to hear from her, statements like, “badminton word was originated from sanskrit and it was played during dwapar yug, it is derived frm the word badhiya mann tann”

— Jitendra (@hydbadshah) January 29, 2020

There must be a very solid reason for @NSaina to join #bjp. #SainaNehwal #SainaJoinsBJP Welcome to the politics Saina... May your political record be as impressive as ur sporty one...

— Ankit Dhasmana (@DhasmanaAshu) January 29, 2020