63-year-old Barwala was elected from Hisar Lok Sabha constituency in 1998 and 1999 as an Indian National Lok Dal candidate. He had also been a former MLA from Narwala and was Haryana Forest and Education Minister in 1987. He hails from Jind.
Welcoming him and his supporters into the party fold, BJP general secretary J P Nadda hoped he will ensure the party's victory in coming polls in the state.
Announcing an end to his 35-year-old association with INLD, Barwala said he will help in BJP come to power in the state.
A municipal councillor from Gurgaon and a leader of Haryana Janhit Congress Mahesh Dayma also quit his party to join BJP.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%