Dilip Verma joins BJP

The ruling BJP in Bihar today received a shot in the arm with Champaran Vikas Party leader and four-time MLA Dilip Verma along with hundreds of supporters joining the former.

Verma, who had represented Sikta assembly constituency in West Champaran district four times till 2005, announced his decision to join the saffron party in presence of its state president Dr CP Thakur at a press conference.

With the joining of Verma, the BJP's base in Champaran area was further strengthened, Thakur claimed.

Verma said hundreds of his supporters took the primary membership of the party.