Sanjay Dutt, the Bollywood actor, announced on Monday that he has no intention of venturing into politics. He dismissed speculations about his candidacy in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The actor has released a statement clarifying that he will not be entering politics, putting an end to all the speculation and rumours. He wrote, “I would like to put all rumours about me joining politics to rest. I am not joining any party or contesting elections. If I do decide to step into the political arena then I will be the first one to announce it. Please refrain from believing what is being circulated in the news about me as of now.” The veteran star was rumoured to be considering running as a Congress candidate from Karnal in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Sunil Dutt, the father of Sanjay Dutt, was a prominent figure in both the Indian film industry and politics. In 1984, he became a member of the Congress party and served as a Member of Parliament for five consecutive terms until his passing in 2005.
Sanjay Dutt has consistently refuted political rumors, with the most recent denial being in response to Maharashtra Minister Mahadev Jankar’s claims in 2019. Throughout his career, Dutt has remained dedicated to his work in the film industry and his personal life.
Sanjay Dutt contested as a candidate for the Samajwadi Party in the Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency during the 2009 elections. Unfortunately, he had to withdraw his candidacy when the court refused to suspend his conviction under the Arms Act. Afterward, he took on the role of a general secretary but eventually decided to resign and move on from the party.
