Swami Paripoornananda, the famous seer from Andhra Pradesh's Sree Peetham, on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. President Amit Shah welcomed him with open arms in Delhi.

“I have joined the party as a Karamyogi,” he said. "I am thankful to Narendra Modi ji and Amit Shah ji. I have become a member of this family, and I will work for the country and my religion," Paripoornananda added.

"The Swami's immense contribution in social work, spirituality and awakening people has made a big impact on people's life. His contribution will further strengthen our party," tweeted out Sunil Deodhar, the saffron party's National General Secretary.

The speculation is that the Swami will contest the upcoming Telangana assembly elections.

Swami Paripoornananda joins BJP in presence of BJP National President Shri @AmitShah in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/iGwYQ60wl2

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 19, 2018

#BJP4Telangana Paripoornandha Swami Press Addressed at Delhi . #paripoornananda pic.twitter.com/UO2nAV4Dby

— keshaboinasridhar (@keshaboinasri) October 19, 2018