From Screen To Parliament: Celebrities Triumph In Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Celebrities are making waves in the 24th Lok Sabha election, with back-to-back wins highlighting their growing influence in Indian politics. Bollywood actor and BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut secured victory over Congress' Vikramaditya Singh in her first bid for a parliamentary seat, while BJP's Hema Malini comfortably crossed the 2.2 lakh mark in Mathura. TMC candidate Shatrughan Sinha surged ahead in the Asansol constituency, defeating BJP's SS Ahluwalia, while Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi helped BJP breach the Kerala fortress, securing its first Lok Sabha seat. Political debutant Yusuf Pathan ousted five-time MP and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Bengal, while TMC’s Sayani Ghosh emerged victorious against BJP’s Anirban Ganguly and CPI (M)’s Srijan Bhattacharyya. These wins underscore the influence of stardom in Indian politics, with celebrities proving that their star power can translate into success at the ballot box.