Bollywood’s ‘Queen’ Kangana Ranaut to contest Lok Sabha polls on BJP ticket from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi

Bollywood actress-producer Kangana Ranaut is “honoured” and “elated” after securing a ticket from the nation’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi within the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

After the announcement of BJP’s fifth candidate record, Kangana posted on X, “My beloved Bharat and Bhartiya Janta’s personal occasion, Bharatiya Janta occasion ( BJP) has at all times had my unconditional assist, right now the nationwide management of BJP has introduced me as their Loksabha candidate from my start place Himachal Pradesh, Mandi (constituency) I abide by the excessive command’s determination on contesting Loksabha polls.

“I really feel honoured and elated to formally be part of the occasion. I look ahead to be a worthy karyakarta and a dependable public servant. Thanks.”

Kangana, who has at all times remained a supporter of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, final yr had expressed her want to contest the parliamentary elections.

Kangana had stated she would contest if Lord Krishna blessed her.

The 37-year-old actress, who hails from Himachal Pradesh’s Bhambla, has a profession spanning for 20 years.

Among different high names featured in BJP’s fifth candidate record are former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay from West Bengal’s Tamluk, industrialist Naveen Jindal from Kurukshetra.

The Lok Sabha elections might be held from April 19 to June 1 in seven phases. The counting of polls will happen on June 4.

Kangana is thought for her portrayals of strong-willed, unconventional ladies in female-led movies.

She is the recipient of a number of awards, together with 4 National Film Awards and 5 Filmfare Awards, and has featured six instances in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 record.

In 2020, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, the nation’s fourth-highest civilian award.

In the early part of her profession, she acquired accolades for her efficiency in motion pictures like Woh Lamhe… (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007) and Fashion (2008).

She appeared within the commercially profitable movies Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010).

She labored in different motion pictures like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019), Queen (2014) and Tanu Weds Manu (2011).