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The election fever is gripping the state. With UP going to assembly poll in February, political parties are looking up to Bollywood personalities to canvass for them. While some parties have already declared their lists of star campaigners, others are likely to submit their lists soon.
The Bharatiya Janata Party will rope in only those Bollywood stars who are their party members. Rajya Sabha member Hema Malini, MP Shatrughan Sinha are among those who are actively involved in the politics. Besides, famous television star Smriti Irani, Suresh Oberoi and Vani Tripathi will also campaign for the party.
UP Assembly polls all political parties have lined up some campaigners from Bollywood, newly-floated Bundelkhand Congress seems to be the front-runner in terms of “star appeal”. Actor-turned-politician and president of Bundelkhand Congress Raja Bundela is also roping in local artists from the region.
There is also talk of actress Nagma, actor Raja Murad and Ravi Kishen campaigning in favour of Congress candidates. Raj Babbar, being a party MP, would obviously campaign extensively in favour of Congress. BJP has number of actors who are actively involved in politics.