Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has been fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as their candidate from the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Ranaut’s candidature was announced in the BJP’s fifth list of candidates for the general elections.
Kangana Ranaut’s Candidature and Official Statement
Mandi, the constituency from which Kangana Ranaut will be contesting, is also her birthplace. Following the announcement of her candidature, Ranaut released an official statement expressing her thoughts on the matter.
In her statement, Ranaut mentioned that she is looking forward to being “a reliable public servant” after being named in the BJP’s fifth list of candidates.
Kangana Ranaut has been known for her outspoken nature and strong opinions on various social and political issues. In the past, she has been vocal about her alignment with the BJP’s ideology.
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
Kangana Ranaut’s Stance on Discrimination and Harassment in the Film Industry
In the past, Kangana Ranaut has been vocal about the discrimination and harassment prevalent within the Indian film industry. In 2019, she spoke about the glaring issues faced by actors and actresses in Bollywood.
Ranaut has been an unabashed voice, speaking out against the challenges and inequalities in the glamorous film industry.
Kangana Ranaut’s Reaction on Social Media
Following the announcement of her candidature, Kangana Ranaut took to the microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) to express her thoughts. In her post, she mentioned feeling “honoured and elated to officially join the party”.
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
Ranaut also stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always had her unconditional support, and she abides by the high command’s decision on contesting the Lok Sabha polls.
In the past, Kangana Ranaut had hinted at the possibility of entering politics. Last year, she mentioned that if Lord Krishna blesses her, she would contest the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
Kangana Ranaut is known to be a staunch supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Her alignment with the BJP’s ideology and her vocal support for the party have been evident in the past.
The announcement of Kangana Ranaut’s candidature from Mandi on a BJP ticket marks her entry into politics. As an actress, she has been known for her strong opinions and vocal nature. However, the available information from reliable sources does not offer extensive insights into her political experience or qualifications.
The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections will provide a platform for Ranaut to present her political vision and agenda to the voters of Mandi and the nation at large. As the election approaches, more details may emerge regarding her campaign and stance on various issues.
For the latest updates on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the candidates, visit the official websites of the Election Commission of India.
