• By Swati Singh
  • Tue, 07 May 2024 10:54 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Shekhar Suman, known for his role in ‘Heeramandi’, is the latest celebrity to enter the political arena after figures like Kangana Ranaut, Govinda, and Arun Govil. He recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), officially becoming a member at the party's headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday, May 6, during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. 

Shekhar Suman Ready To Back Kangana Ranaut

A video clip where Shekhar Suman expresses his willingness to support the BJP’s Mandi candidate, Kangana Ranaut, has started circulating online and is gaining a lot of traction. In the video, a reporter poses a question to the actor from ‘Heeramandi’ about whether he would support Kangana Ranaut in her election campaign.

Responding affirmatively, Shekhar Suman said, "If they call me, why wouldn’t I go? I definitely will. It is not only my duty but also my right."

Shekhar Suman joins BJP

Ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, Shekhar Suman officially became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The details regarding whether he will be a candidate in the elections have not yet been disclosed. During his induction into the party, the actor was formally welcomed and honored in an event that featured the presence of Vinod Tawde, the General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. This ceremony marked the beginning of his political journey within the party.