Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is making waves in the Lok Sabha Election 2024 results, leading against Congress’s Vikramaditya Singh in the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh. In her electoral debut as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Ranaut is ahead by a significant margin of 69,335 votes as per the Election Commission of India’s latest update at 12:58 pm.
Starting her day with her mother’s blessings, Ranaut shared heartwarming pictures on social media, depicting the traditional custom of receiving curd and sugar from her mother, symbolizing auspiciousness and blessings. Expressing confidence in her victory, Ranaut emphasized her commitment to serving the people of her constituency, asserting that Mandi, her birthplace, holds a special place in her heart.
The Mandi Lok Sabha seat, previously held by BJP’s Ram Swaroop Sharma, has historically been a stronghold for the party. Ranaut’s entry into politics earlier this year was marked by her official affiliation with the BJP, a party she has ardently supported for years.
Ranaut’s family roots in Mandi, with her great-grandfather being an MLA and her mother having served as a schoolteacher in the region, add a personal dimension to her political journey. Her decision to contest from her birthplace reflects a deep-seated connection to the region and a desire to contribute to its development.
As the Lok Sabha Election results unfold, Kangana Ranaut’s commanding lead in Mandi signals a new chapter in her career, from acclaimed actor to potential political force in Himachal Pradesh’s electoral landscape.
