"Very emotional moment....": Kangana Ranaut addresses media first time since joining BJP
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Mandi, Mar 25: Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut wished a happy Holi to her fans as she interacted with the media for the first time after she was declared BJP's candidate for Mandi in the upcoming 2024 General Elections.
Kangana also shared her family's reaction after she joined the BJP.
“"Aapke saare darshako ko bohot bohot shubhkaamnaaye Holi ki. Mera suabhagya hai ki meri janmabhumi, mere apno ne mujhe wapis bulaya hai. Agar wo mujhe chunenge, main unki seva me tatpar rahungi. Isme koi do rai nahi hai (I wish the audiences Happy Holi. I'm fortunate that my birthplace has called me back. If the people of Mandi will elect me, I'll serve them to the best of my abilities.)" ”
The actor thanked Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for letting her contest Elections from the Mandi constituency.
“I'm extremely emotional. You can understand that this is an emotional moment for me and my family. I'm grateful to our national president JP Nadda. Union minister Anurag Thakur has always supported me. Our Ex-CM Jairam Thakur has always guided me. I'm grateful to Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi for this responsibility. ”
" am not new to challenges in life. I left home for profession at a very young age and faced many obstacles. That's why God gave me the strength to serve my people), she further added.
#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh | BJP's candidate from Mandi for Lok Sabha elections and actor, Kangana Ranaut says, "I extend greetings to everyone on #Holi. This is my 'janmabhoomi' and it has called me back, I am fortunate...If they choose me, I will serve them. I am overwhelmed,… pic.twitter.com/rqdOTqi98C
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2024
Kangana’s name was mentioned in the fifth list of candidates that the BJP released on Saturday night. The actor has been an ardent supporter of the party and has never shied away from speaking out on matters of national importance. The actor took to X after her candidature became official and thanked the party and her followers for showing faith in her. She also said she would prove to be a faithful party worker and a ‘reliable public servant’.
On the film front, Kangana will next be seen in her directorial Emergency. She plays the role of former PM Indira Gandhi in the film.