Kolkata, April 16 -- Former Indian tennis star and BJP leader Leander Paes on Thursday pledged his commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impeccable leadership.

Speaking to ANI, Paes lauded PM Modi's leadership skills, stating, "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, run sports in our country, I will follow our leader. I think his vision and his leadership skills are impeccable".

Speaking on his transition from sports to politics, the Olympian described his dedication to national service, driven by his father's desire for him to uplift the country through sports.

"People like me normally sta...