New Delhi: Before the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Bollywood actor Govinda has once again entered politics. Bollywood actor Govinda joined Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai on Thursday. There is speculation that Govinda may contest from the North-West Mumbai seat on a Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) ticket and challenge Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar.
According to PTI report, actor Govinda recently met Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Ever since their meeting, speculations about Govinda's entry into politics had gained momentum. This meeting that took place last week had intensified the rumors of Govinda's political comeback.
Govinda has previously worked in the political fieldGovinda had contested the elections from Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat on behalf of Congress in 2004. He defeated senior BJP leader Ram Naik. However, Govinda later broke away from the Congress party and decided not to contest the 2009 Lok Sabha elections.