Former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse on Sunday said the Congress-NCP leaders are not saints and they are joining the BJP for their selfish motives.
He also said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has "washing powder" using which he "cleans" such leaders.
Khadse, who had stepped down as the state Revenue Minister in June 2016 over allegations of involvement in a land scam and other alleged acts of impropriety, was talking to reporters in Jalgaon.
"The leaders coming into BJP from Congress and NCP are not saints, but they are doing so for their selfish motives. However, Maharashtra chief minister has washing powder that cleans them completely so there will be no negative impact on the BJP's performance in the forthcoming assembly elections. People have their trust in the BJP," he said.
When asked about the large-scale 'recruitment' by the BJP, he said, "There may be difference of opinion about certain leaders, but for strengthening the organisation, such induction should be welcomed."