Kangana Ranaut files for nomination from Mandi: 'I have been successful in Bollywood, hopeful for success in politics’

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Bollywood actress and BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, Kangana Ranaut, who marked her electoral debut, filed for nomination on Tuesday. She was accompanied by her mother and sister. Clad in a pastel blue saree and donning her signature Himachali cap, Kangana was all smiles in the pictures she shared on social media.

Taking to X, she wrote, "Today filed nomination as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Mandi Parliamentary Constituency. I am overwhelmed by the love and trust of the people of Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. I am grateful to the respected Prime Minister Mr. @narendramodi ji, the Honorable National President Mr. @JPNadda ji, the Honorable Home Minister Mr. @AmitShah ji, the Leader of the Opposition Mr. @jairamthakurbjp ji, the State President Mr. @rajeevbindal ji and all the dignitaries of the party for giving me the opportunity to serve the people of Mandi. I have full faith that the country will once again get a historic mandate to make Modi ji the Prime Minister."

Kangana said that it was the love of the people of Mandi that had brought her back to her home state, she said she hoped to make a mark for herself in politics just like she had done in film. She told ANI, "The people of Mandi and their love for me have brought me here. Women in our country are making a mark in every field but incidents of feticide in Mandi were high a few years ago. Today, the women from Mandi are in the Army, the field of education and politics."

When asked about Congress, she said "The anti-national mentality of the Congress party is a matter of concern for the country..."

Kangana's mother Asha Ranaut who accompanied her said, "The public have come here to support Kangana. We will definitely win. She has done a lot of work for the people and will do so in future too..."

Her sister Rangoli Ranaut who was also present while Kangan filed her nomination said, "I extend my best wishes on this new journey of her. You can witness how the people support her in the crowd..."

After filing her nomination Kangana said "Today I have filed nomination from Mandi LS seat. It is a matter of pride for me to have the opportunity to contest from Mandi...I have been successful in Bollywood and I am hopeful that I will get success in the field of politics as well."

The decision to field Kangana from Mandi, which has traditionally been a stronghold of the ruling Congress in the state, adds a layer of intrigue to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In her maiden bid for membership of the Lower House, she faces a formidable challenge in the form of Congress heavyweight and the son of late former chief minister Virbhadra Singh, Vikramaditya Singh.

Meanwhile, Kangana will be next seen in 'Emergency' which also marks her first solo-directorial film. It revolves around the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and features Kangana in the titular role of the late politician. Apart from Kangana, the film stars Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhry, Vishak Nair, and Shreyas Talpade in prominent roles.

(With inputs from ANI)