Comedian Shyam Rangeela, who gained popularity for his videos of his mimickry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has declared that he will run against the PM in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections from the Varanasi seat.
On June 1, the seventh round of the Lok Sabha polls will take place in the Uttar Pradesh parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. On June 4, the results will be announced.
On May 1, Rangeela announced his decision via social media.
वाराणसी मैं आ रहा हूँ…#ShyamRangeelaForVaranasi pic.twitter.com/8BOFx4nnjn
— Shyam Rangeela (@ShyamRangeela) May 1, 2024
On May 13, Prime Minister Modi, who was elected twice in 2014 and 2019, is anticipated to present his nomination from Varanasi.
Rangeela was raised in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, and pursued her studies in animation. Rangeela is well-known for his ability to mimic, particularly when it comes to playing political figures. His comedic performances on “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” cemented his reputation as a comedian.
In addition to PM Modi, Rangeela has performed political personas like that of Rahul Gandhi. Rangeela has expressed disapproval of PM Modi’s policies.
He stated in the interview, “I was a bhakt (fan) even until 2016–17, but then restrictions were imposed on me.”
With Prime Minister Modi in the race, the Varanasi seat contest has turned into a seat of symbolic significance. Ajay Rai of the Congress has run against Modi from this seat on two occasions, 2014 and 2019, but has lost.
