Yesteryear popular Bollywood actress Urmila on Tuesday joined the Congress party after meeting Rahul Gandhi at his residence.
Speaking to the media, after joining the Congress, Urmila said, “I am here because I believe in the ideology of Congress and what the party stands for. I have not joined the party for the sake of elections.”
Urmila stressed that her entry into the party was not about the elections, but she felt the need to join the Congress, as freedom of expression was under attack in India. She lauded Congress saying that it has participated in the freedom struggle and it stood for freedom.
“Today is a significant day for me as I have formally entered politics. My life has been inspired by Mahatma Gandhi from the days of my childhood,” she also said.
Reportedly, the Rangila actress would be contesting from Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency.