Actor and former Congress Lok Sabha MP, Govinda, joined the Shiv Sena on Thursday in Mumbai, in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Known for his electoral victory over BJP stalwart Ram Naik in the Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat in 2004, the actor was welcomed in the party by Mr. Shinde.
Reflecting on his return to the political arena after a hiatus of 14 years, the 60-year-old, whose acting career spans back to the 1980s, expressed surprise at finding himself back in the realm of politics. “I’m back after a 14-year-old Vanvas,” he said. The Shinde Sena is likely to field the actor from Mumbai North-West.
Mumbai looks more beautiful and developed since Mr. Shinde has become Chief Minister, the actor said.
