BJP MLA Dinganglung Gangmei's remarks came hours after fresh violence gripped the strife-torn state, and days after Biren Singh asserted that peace will be restored within 6 months.
He is likely to contest Haryana polls from Charkhi Dadri, though BJP's 2019 candidate Babita Phogat has already begun campaigning. Induction follows speedy approval of his VRS application.