In a setback to the Shiromani Akali Dal, its lone legislator in Haryana, Balkaur Singh, joined the recently floated Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) on Sunday, its patron Ajay Singh Chautala said.
Balkaur, the 50-year-old MLA from Kalanwali (SC) seat in Sirsa district, was presented with a JJP flag by Chautala while being welcomed to the outfit's fold.
On the occasion, Balkaur said that he was always impressed with the ideals and principles of Ajay Chautala's grandfather and former deputy prime minister late Devi Lal
Asserting that Balkaur had joined the outfit "unconditionally" Ajay Chautala said, "Balkaur ji is an epitome of simplicity and honesty."
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