"My experience in film music spans 42 years, and I have fans throughout the world. But now I have decided to serve the nation.. I had a dream, to serve India. and I will definitely do it", said Lahiri.
On Twitter, Bappi Lahiri's entry into BJP fetched many comments:
Deepankar @deep_anchor commented: "Bappi Lahiri joined BJP. Mithun Chakraborty joined Trinamool. So Disco goes to BJP and Dancer joins TMC"
Joydeep Roy @GunnerRoy : "Bappi Lahiri has been unveiled as a new BJP candidate. Now if BJP comes to power we might as well say goodbye to our Gold Reserves!"
@faizaskari: "So Bappi's a stratageic (sic) inclusion can add weight in the party. And Ofcourse add Gold reserve."