Actor Govinda Might Join Lok Sabha: A Bollywood Star’s Comeback into Indian Politics 2024

Posted on : March 23, 2024 By Savan

New Delhi: There’s talk that Bollywood actor Govinda might re-enter politics. People are saying Govinda’s name is being talked about for the North-West Mumbai Lok Sabha seat. He may join the Shiv Sena party with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Recently, He met Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his Varsha residence, sparking rumors about his return to politics. He previously ran for and won in the Lok Sabha elections with the Congress party.
Udhav Thackeray from the Mahavikas Aghadi announced Amol Kirtikar’s name for the North-West seat. It’s said that Shiv Sena is considering him to replace the current MP Gajanan Kirtikar because of his age.
Earlier, there were talks with Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, and Nana Patekar for this role, but Akshay and Nana said no, and Madhuri Dixit didn’t show interest.

In 2004, He ran for elections in the North Mumbai Lok Sabha seat and beat BJP’s Ram Naik. His win in 2004 earned him the nickname ‘giant killer’. The North Mumbai Lok Sabha area, known as a stronghold for the BJP, includes Borivali, Dahisar, Magathane, Kandivali East, Charkop, and Malad West assembly segments. He was running for Congress in the same area was a big moment in his political career, defeating Ram Naik, a veteran MP five times over, by 48,000 votes.

As his potential return to politics gains attention, political experts are watching closely to see how his involvement might affect the upcoming elections, especially in the North Mumbai area.

Here’s a simplified version of Govinda’s early political journey:

• He is a popular Bollywood actor, who entered politics around the early 2000s.
• He contested the Lok Sabha elections for the first time in 2004 from the North Mumbai constituency.
• Running under the Congress party banner, Govinda achieved a significant victory by defeating the veteran BJP politician Ram Naik.
• This victory earned him the nickname “giant killer” due to his success against an established political figure.
• The North Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency, where Govinda ran, was traditionally considered a stronghold of the BJP.
• Govinda’s win marked a turning point in his political career, showcasing his ability to connect with voters and win against formidable opponents.
• Although his initial foray into politics was met with success, his political journey has seen various twists and turns over the years.

Posted on : March 23, 2024 By Savan