Realizing the potential of the MSP issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state has also joined the agitation demanding MSP fro paddy. The party is running out of steam in the state has and been looking for an emotive issue to revive the morale of the cadre. The party initially joined the Bhooporatam but later remained a silent spectator.

BJP national president Rajnath Singh formally kicked of the Rythu Baata programme of the party at Rajamundry this afternoon.