Comedian Shyam Rangeela to Run Against PM Modi in Varanasi: Lok Sabha Elections
Shyam Rangeela, a well-known comedian for his remarkable impersonations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Has recently announced that he will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections against the incumbent Prime Minister in the Varanasi constituency.
This bold and unconventional move by the comedian-turned-politician is being seen as a direct challenge to Modi. Who has been holding the Varanasi seat since 2014. Rangeela has decided to take his political satire to the next level by challenging Modi in the elections. With the aim of making an impact and bringing about change.
Shyam Rangeela rose to fame in 2017 for his impeccable impersonations of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the popular television show, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. His videos mimicking the Prime Minister’s mannerisms and speech patterns went viral on social media, making him an overnight sensation. In addition to Modi, Rangeela also impersonated other political figures like former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
Comedian Shyam Rangeela to Run Against PM Modi in Varanasi: Lok Sabha Elections
In 2022, Rangeela joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Rajasthan. And his decision to enter the political arena is expected to bring a dramatic element to the high-stakes electoral battle in Varanasi. This region is considered a stronghold of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Before joining AAP, Rangeela expressed his disappointment on Twitter that he was unable to appear on TV shows. Suggesting that people “feared” PM Modi and questioned whether his comedic mimicry was considered a “crime”. In 2017, he was allegedly targeted by a television channel for his Modi mimicry act.
According to reports, Rangeela was invited by the channel to perform his Modi mimicry act. But just a few days before the scheduled telecast, he was informed that his part was being dropped. The channel asked him to prepare a different act, suggesting that he could mimic Rahul Gandhi instead, but later asked him not to mimic any political figure.
Rangeela expressed his confusion over the channel’s decision, stating that he does not believe Prime Minister Modi has a problem with people making fun of him. However, he believes that the Prime Minister’s followers have an issue with such mimicry acts.
