BJP aims to topple China's record by enrolling 10 crore members

The Communist Party of China had created a world record by registering 6.48 crore members

Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Jan 08 2015 | 11:44 AM IST
After its outstanding performance in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in three states, BJP is aiming at smashing the world record of China's Communist Party by registering 10 crore new members by March-end during its ongoing membership drive across the country.

The Communist Party of China has created a world record by registering 6.48 crore members and BJP plans to create a new record by registering 10 crore members by March-end.

National convener of the membership campaign and party vice-president Dinesh Sharma told PTI that the drive, which started in November last year, would continue till March 31 to meet the target of adding 10 crore new members.

He said that due to enthusiasm among people to join the party, 2.3 crore new members have been added across the country, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for the maximum of 77 lakh in two months.

Sharma informed that 53,201 new members have been enrolled in Jammu and Kashmir where the drive was put on hold due to Assembly elections.

He said the enthusiasm among people joining BJP reflected their faith in good governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and policies of the Centre.
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First Published: Jan 08 2015 | 11:26 AM IST

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