Actor Arun Govil, identified for his portrayal of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, launched his election marketing campaign as a BJP candidate on Wednesday. Govil, who addressed his inaugural election rally on the Chaudhary Charan Singh Auditorium in Meerut, was met with enthusiasm from his supporters.
Whereas the general public current within the auditorium cheered for Govil, seeing him as his on-screen avatar, some weren’t satisfied in regards to the BJP preferring an actor over a seasoned politician.
The auditorium was brimming with an enthusiastic crowd, all desirous to witness the actor who essayed the function of Lord Ram on tv. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath additionally prolonged his help to Govil, the BJP’s candidate from Meerut. The auditorium reverberated with chants of “Jai Shri Ram,” whereas attendees danced to the famend poet Anamika Ambar’s Rama track.
Although Govil had beforehand campaigned for the Congress within the 80s, this marks his debut in energetic politics and his first electoral problem as a candidate. In his maiden political deal with, Govil expressed his gratitude for returning to his birthplace and likened it to coming residence.
Govil additionally spoke about Ram Mandir inauguration, saying that after January 22, the sensation of going to Ayodhya had modified. He praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for ushering in a change throughout the state, saying, “There isn’t any king larger than a monk.”
In his first interplay with the voters in Meerut, Govil sought help to surpass the goal of 400 seats set by the BJP.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, endorsing Govil, lauded his portrayal of Lord Ram within the Ramayana collection and appealed to the citizens to again Govil within the upcoming elections.
Supporters and staff who gathered to see Govil expressed immense enthusiasm. Many of the staff stated that that they had come to see Lord Ram and would additionally ask for votes in his identify. They pledged to not solely attend the rallies but additionally marketing campaign and vote in Lord Ram’s identify.
Shobha Tiwari, a supporter, likened Govil’s return to Meerut to Lord Ram’s homecoming in Ayodhya.
Many ladies stated that Govil addressed the rally in the identical method as he used to play the character of Ram on tv.
BUT IS EVERYONE OPTIMISTIC?
For the 2024 polls, the BJP determined to subject Arun Govil from Meerut, regardless of the robust political affect of Rajendra Agrawal, a three-time MP from Meerut. Agrawal, on Wednesday, welcomed Govil and pledged full help for the upcoming elections.
Nonetheless, not everyone seems to be satisfied of Govil’s candidature.
Some expressed discontent over Rajendra Agrawal’s ticket cancellation, advocating for an area candidate’s nomination from the seat.
Anoop Raghav, a BJP employee and president of Rajput Mahasabha in Meerut, stated that as a substitute of bringing an outdoor candidate, the celebration might have given the ticket to an area chief.
“We have no idea the place Arun Govil will probably be after successful the elections. He is called an actor who performed the character of Ram whereas Rajendra Agrawal has created his personal picture among the many folks,” Raghav stated.
Native councillor Digvijay Chauhan stated, “We all know Arun Govil solely due to his character of Lord Ram and now it has come to gentle that he’s a resident of Meerut.”
Meerut Lok Sabha constituency, thought of pivotal in Western Uttar Pradesh, holds vital political sway. The BJP has managed to win the seat previously three Lok Sabha elections.
It stays to be seen whether or not Arun Govil, tv’s OG Lord Ram, will be capable of assist BJP retain the Meerut seat within the upcoming elections.