<p>Former Army Chief Gen V K Singh, who was engaged in a long-drawn battle with the government over his age issue, today joined BJP, saying it is the only "nationalist" party which he wants to see in power.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Gen Singh, who joined the BJP along with a number of other ex-servicemen in presence of party President Rajnath Singh, said the troops should support it so that a "stable, strong and nationalist" government is formed.<br /><br />"I saw only BJP as nationalist party," he said while explaining the reason for joining the party.<br /><br />"We, who have served on borders, should work with nationalist forces. So, we have decided to move with BJP to bring a government which is stable, strong and takes decisions in national interest, said the 63-year-old who retired in May 2012.<br />He expressed confidence that the enthusiasm of the servicemen will make BJP stronger.<br /><br />Welcoming him into BJP, Rajnath Singh said if BJP comes to power, it will take good care of the armed forces.<br /><br />He used the occasion to attack the UPA government, saying it has not looked after the armed forces well. In this context, he cited the recent mishaps involving the Navy.<br /><br />The BJP chief also attacked the government over ceasefire violations by Pakistan, including beheading of two Indian soldiers, and intrusions by China.<br /><br />Gen (retd) joined BJP months after he shared dais with its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi at an ex-servicemen rally in Rewari in Haryana.</p>
<p>Former Army Chief Gen V K Singh, who was engaged in a long-drawn battle with the government over his age issue, today joined BJP, saying it is the only "nationalist" party which he wants to see in power.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Gen Singh, who joined the BJP along with a number of other ex-servicemen in presence of party President Rajnath Singh, said the troops should support it so that a "stable, strong and nationalist" government is formed.<br /><br />"I saw only BJP as nationalist party," he said while explaining the reason for joining the party.<br /><br />"We, who have served on borders, should work with nationalist forces. So, we have decided to move with BJP to bring a government which is stable, strong and takes decisions in national interest, said the 63-year-old who retired in May 2012.<br />He expressed confidence that the enthusiasm of the servicemen will make BJP stronger.<br /><br />Welcoming him into BJP, Rajnath Singh said if BJP comes to power, it will take good care of the armed forces.<br /><br />He used the occasion to attack the UPA government, saying it has not looked after the armed forces well. In this context, he cited the recent mishaps involving the Navy.<br /><br />The BJP chief also attacked the government over ceasefire violations by Pakistan, including beheading of two Indian soldiers, and intrusions by China.<br /><br />Gen (retd) joined BJP months after he shared dais with its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi at an ex-servicemen rally in Rewari in Haryana.</p>