Former minister in the SAD-BJP government Anil Joshi who quit BJP and joined Shiromani Akali Dal joined Congress here Wednesday. Noted civil society activist Deepak Lamba also joined the Congress Wednesday. AdvertisementSpeaking on the occasion, Anil Joshi thanked the Congress leadership for providing him a chance to serve the party. Addressing a press conference, Bhagel said that the party strongly condemned the BJP leader for threatening Gandhi and demanded enhanced security for him. About Joshi and Lamba joining the Congress, he said, it will further strengthen the party in the state, which was already on ascendancy.