Poonam Sinha joins Samajwadi Party |
Poonam Sinha, the wife of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, on tuesday joined the Samajwadi Party, adding grist to speculations that she is all set to take on Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow Lok Sabha seat. She is likely to be joint opposition candidate. Her decision to ride on the SP`s bicycle comes close on the heels of Shatrughan Sinha holding Congress hand. None other than, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav`s wife Dimple Yadav inducted her into the party. No official announcement has been made about her candidature for the state capital`s seat, but SP leaders dropped such hints.Earlier, speculations were rife that she would be Congress candidate in Lucknow, but scene took a dramatic turn. Poonam Sinha, a former model and actor is making her political debut with this entry. As a Sindhi married to a Kayastha – the community has a considerable presence in the urban parts of Lucknow and this may raise her chances to contest from Lucknow. This seat has around 4 Lakh Kayastha, 1.3 Lakh Sindhi, 3.5 lakh Muslims voters beside others.
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