Bollywood actor Govinda, who returned to politics after more than a decade ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, campaigned for the Shiv Sena candidate from Maharashtra's Maval Lok Sabha constituency on Sunday. However, during the campaign in Pimpri-Chinchwad, the actor forgot the name of the candidate he came to support.
Govind campaigned for Mahayuti's Shiv Sena nominee Shrirang Barne. Barne, a two-time MP from Pune's Maval, is seeking re-election from the constituency.
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On Sunday, before the roadshow was to begin, Govinda addressed some media workers. However, after uttering 'respected', the actor ignored the candidate's name and turned to BJP leader Uma Khapre, who was sitting next to him, for help.
When Govinda was reminded of the name, he mentioned Shrirang Barne and addressed the media.
Later, Govinda led a roadshow for Barne in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
The Maval Lok Sabha constituency will go to polls on May 3 in phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections.
In March, Govinda joined Shiv Sena and said the clean aura of Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena inspired him to join the party.
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However, Shiv Sena (UBT) had said there was no point in Govinda joining any party as he had no connection with the public from 2004 to 2009 when he was an MP from North Mumbai.
In 2004, Govind contested the Lok Sabha election from the Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat on a Congress ticket and defeated veteran BJP leader Ram Naik. However, he later resigned from the Congress Party.
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“Govinda stands for progress. He is impressed by Modiji's development policies. He wants to do something for the welfare and progress of the film industry. I am sure he will be the link between the government and the film industry. He has joined us without any conditions,” Shinde claimed after the actor joined his faction of Shiv Sena.
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Published: May 6, 2024 3:06 PM IST