Actor Govinda has referred to the conclusion of his “14-year-long canvas” as his comeback to politics following his departure from the Congress party.
On Thursday, Bollywood star Govinda returned to politics by joining the ruling Shiv Sena in Mumbai, where he was accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The actor had previously defeated BJP mainstay Ram Naik to win elections from the Virar seat on a Congress ticket.
The “Raja Babu” actor entered politics in 2004 when running on a Congress party ticket, he defeated prominent BJP politician Ram Naik in the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency, earning him the moniker “giant killer.” Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde greeted the 60-year-old actor, said he was well-liked by all facets of society.
“I have returned to politics after a 14-year ‘canvas’ (exile),” declared Govinda upon joining the Shiv Sena. If given the opportunity, the actor stated he would work in the arts and cultural sector.
Govinda, affectionately known as Chi Chi, praised the efforts of the federal administration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating, “We have seen the same level of progress here (in Maharashtra) in the last two years, as we have seen in the country in the last 10 years.” Our priorities will be the development of art and culture as well as the state’s aesthetic appeal.”
Govinda, who began his acting career in the 1980s, stated he never thought he would return to the same sector after serving in the political field for the first time from 2004 to 2009. He said that since Shinde was appointed chief minister, Mumbai has become more elegant and sophisticated.
“It is a divine blessing that I am joining the Shiv Sena. “I had assumed that I wouldn’t pursue politics once more,” Govinda declared upon receiving his official party induction from Eknath Shinde. Governor Govinda’s parents got along well with Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena.
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora welcomed Govinda to the party, stating that he had known the seasoned Bollywood star for twenty-five years. Deora recalled that he and Govinda had battled together in the 2004 elections.
“I’ve known Govinda for nearly twenty-five years.” Together, we contested elections in 2004. He had been brought to Congress by my late father. He is a good-hearted individual who aspires to represent Mumbai, the nation’s cultural hub, and the creative sector, according to Milind Deora.
