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Govinda on Thursday joined the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) in the presence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde. (Image/ANI)
“There was ‘vanvaas’ from 2010 to 2024,” the actor said, reminiscing his time in politics from 2004-2009
Actor Govinda joined Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday ahead of Lok Sabha polls. “There was ‘vanvaas’ from 2010 to 2024,” the actor said, reminiscing his time in politics from 2004-2009.
“It (‘vanvaas’) has ended. I have entered Ram Rajya under Shinde ji,” Govinda said.
‘Govinda Will Be The Link Between Govt & Film Industry’: CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said Govinda told him he wants to “do something for the film industry”. “He will be the link between the government and the film industry,” Shinde said.
‘A Man of Clean Heart’
On veteran Bollywood actor Govinda joining the Shiv Sena, Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora called him “a man of clean heart”.
“I have known Govinda for almost 25 years. In 2004, we both fought elections together. My late father had brought him to Congress… He is a man with a clean heart, and he wants to represent the creative industry and the cultural capital of the country, Mumbai,” he said.
Govinda’s Political Career
Govinda had joined the Congress party in 2004 and was elected to the Lok Sabha from Mumbai. He continued his film career while serving as a Lok Sabha MP. However, in January 2008, he decided to quit politics and focus on his acting career.