India, March 27 -- Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, termed joining the BJP a "historic mistake" on Friday, saying the realisation came "sooner rather than later".

In a strongly worded statement, the leader alleged that any party whose sole objective is to create division and polarisation among voters for electoral gains cannot be supported.

Emphasising a principled stand, he added that "communalism cannot be fought with communalism", calling instead for unity across communities.

"Joining the BJP was a 'historic mistake' - but I realized it not too late, but rather sooner! If a party's sole aim is to create division and polarization among voters just to win elections, then I cannot accept that! You...