Former Gujarat-cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer ML Ninama and ex-Aam Aadmi Social gathering (AAP) chief Raju Karpada joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) on Thursday (April 9, 2026), forward of the upcoming native physique elections within the State.
Mr. Ninama, who just lately took voluntary retirement three months earlier than his scheduled superannuation, joined the BJP at an occasion in Shamlaji in Aravalli district. He was inducted into the get together within the presence of Minister of State PC Baranda, who holds the Tribal Improvement, Meals and Civil Provides, and Shopper Affairs portfolios.
A 59-year-old from the Scheduled Tribe group, Mr. Ninama hails from north Gujarat’s Aravalli district. Initially a State Police Service officer, he was later promoted to the IPS and most just lately served as Inspector Common of Police within the Visitors Department in Gandhinagar. He was on account of retire on June 30.
Revealed – April 10, 2026 04:10 am IST