New Delhi: Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), expanding his role beyond cricket into the political arena. His wife, Rivaba Jadeja, a BJP MLA, shared the news on her social media, posting pictures of the couple holding their BJP membership cards. Rivaba, who won the Jamnagar assembly seat in 2022, welcomed her husband into the party.The BJPs membership drive, led by National President JP Nadda, has gained momentum since Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his membership on September 2 in Delhi. Rivaba, who joined the BJP in 2019, continues to actively support the partys initiatives.🪷 #SadasyataAbhiyaan2024 pic.twitter.com/he0QhsimNK— Rivaba Ravindrasinh Jadeja (@Rivaba4BJP) September 2, 2024Jaddu joins in the second innings Ravindra Jadeja, who recently retired from T20 International cricket after Indias triumphant win at the 2024 T20 World Cup against South Africa, is now expected to contribute to the political field. His retirement from the shorter format of the game has opened new doors for his career, with his political involvement now under the spotlight. As a celebrated sportsman, Jadejas entry into politics alongside his wife Rivaba, who has already made her mark as a successful politician, adds significant weight to the BJPs growing influence in Gujarat.
