Kangana and Arun Govil Among BJP’s 5th Lok Sabha List
In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the political arena, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its fifth list of candidates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections on Sunday.
The announcement caught many by surprise as it included renowned Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut as a candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh.
Additionally, the party revealed that the famous television actor Arun Govil, who acted as “Sri Ram” character in Ramanand Sagar’s “Ramayan” would contest from Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut constituency.
This unexpected development has added an intriguing dimension to the electoral landscape, marking a significant departure from conventional political strategies.
Kangana Ranaut expressed her gratitude to the BJP for nominating her as a candidate for the Lok Sabha Elections, vowing her steadfast support to the saffron party.
In a heartfelt message, she conveyed her unwavering allegiance to both the nation and the BJP, hailing them as her own.
Kangana acknowledged the decision of the national leadership of the BJP to field her from her birthplace, Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh, with deep appreciation.
Embracing the party’s decision wholeheartedly, she declared her honor and joy in officially joining the BJP ranks. Kangana expressed eagerness to serve as a diligent party worker and a trustworthy public servant, pledging to fulfill her responsibilities with dedication and sincerity.
My beloved Bharat and Bhartiya Janta’s own party, Bharatiya Janta party ( BJP) has always had my unconditional support, today the national leadership of BJP has announced me as their Loksabha candidate from my birth place Himachal Pradesh, Mandi (constituency) I abide by the high…
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) March 24, 2024
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made significant strides in its electoral preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections by unveiling the names of 111 additional candidates.
These candidates have been nominated to contest from a diverse array of constituencies spanning across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Sikkim, Telangana, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh.
This extensive list underscores the party’s commitment to fielding strong contenders across various regions, reflecting its strategic approach to the electoral battle ahead.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been slated to contest from Sambalpur, while the party’s spokesperson, Sambit Patra, will once again test his fortunes from Puri, following a closely contested loss in 2019.
In a strategic move, the BJP has nominated Maneka Gandhi for the Sultanpur constituency, and Uttar Pradesh Minister Jitin Prasada has replaced Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit. Notably, Sita Soren will be contesting from Dumka in Jharkhand.
The party’s decision to drop ex-Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde from the Uttara Kannada constituency has drawn attention, alongside the replacement of Union Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey with Mithilesh Tiwari in Buxar.
A significant development occurred with the induction of former Congress MP Naveen Jindal into the BJP, who will now contest from Haryana’s Kurukshetra constituency.
Jindal, an industrialist, previously represented Kurukshetra in the Lok Sabha for two terms but faced defeat in 2014 and was not fielded by Congress in 2019.
The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to be conducted in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1. The critical juncture of vote counting is set for June 4, marking a pivotal moment in India’s democratic process.
