On Sunday, the Bharatiya Janata Party released its fifth list of candidates who will be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. One of the prominent names among the people who made their way to the list is actress Kangana Ranaut. The Chandramukhi 2 star will be contesting the elections from her birthplace Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.

Taking to Twitter to share the news, “My beloved Bharat and Bhartiya Janta’s own party, Bharatiya Janta party ( BJP) has always had my unconditional support, today the national leadership of BJP has announced me as their Loksabha candidate from my birth place Himachal Pradesh, Mandi (constituency) I abide by the high command’s decision on contesting Loksabha polls,” she wrote, adding that she is elated to join the party and is looking forward to being a reliable public servant.

Back in October 2022, the actress publicly stated her willingness to join the BJP and contest from Mandi if the party offered her a ticket.

In addition to Kangana, the party’s list also featured Arun Govil, the actor who played the role of Lord Ram in the popular television serial Ramayan. Arun will be contesting the elections from Meerut.

On the work front, the actress will soon be seen in Emergency. The film, which is produced and directed by Kangana, will feature her in the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film follows the Indian Emergency and also stars Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman and Shreyas Talpade. Emergency is all set to hit the screens on June 14, 2024.