Kolkata, April 4 -- Former tennis star Leander Paes has formally begun his new political innings after joining the BJP ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, outlining his vision for youth empowerment and sports development in the state.
Speaking at a press conference in Kolkata after returning from Delhi, Paes emphasised his deep-rooted connection with the city, describing it as his "motherland."He stressed the need to strengthen the youth of Bengal and ensure that the state does not turn into an "old-age home."Highlighting his Bengali identity, Paes said he was born and raised in Kolkata and has strong emotional ties to the city.
"I spent my early days playing sports at the Maidan. My journey in athletics began here, but there is ...