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10 celebrities who will be contesting general elections

10 celebrities seeking your vote this general election


Celebrities in India are often viewed as being largely oblivious of the concerns of the common man, indifferent to the problems facing the country, and unaware of the various issues that affect the younger generation. And though it might be an exaggeration to assume that celebrities have no absolutely inkling of what plagues the nation and its less-fortunate citizens, there are many instances that reveal just how far removed celebs are from reality.

Yet, there are many who are quite socially, culturally and politically active to prove celebrity-bashers wrong. Come election time, many such celebrity political activists come out of the woodwork to turn on their charm and win over the electorate. The upcoming general elections will see many prominent faces from various fields getting into the thick of things.


Here are 10 celebrities who will be contesting general elections this year.