Kolkata, April 16 -- Former Indian tennis player and BJP leader Leander Paes, now a star campaigner for the party in West Bengal, on Thursday said youth empowerment through sports can play a key role in the state's development.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ANI, Paes said he aligns closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and leadership.

On being asked whether he sees political change in Bengal this time and his appeal to the youth, Paes said, "Every team has a leader, a captain, and I have played on many teams in my life. Our leader is our PM, Narendra Modi. Whatever he requires me to do to empower our state and country and run sports in our country, I will follow our leader. I think his vision and his leadership sk...