Patna (Bihar): BJP may field actress Akshara Singh from the Asansol Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Recently, the BJP announced singer and actor Pawan Singh as a candidate for the Asansol Lok Sabha seat. However, Pawar later opted out and conveyed the same to BJP chief JP Nadda.
BJP is looking for a fresh for the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency. The name of Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh is coming forward. However, Akshara Singh has joined Jan Suraj founded by Prashant Kishor. Akshara's father Vipin Singh told ETV Bharat his daughter was ready to contest the election.
He, however, said there is no official communication from the BJP. "But if given a chance, she (Akshara) is ready to contest," he added.
"I also have a feeling that Akshara Singh can contest the election. Akshara is not here at the moment, she is in Bageshwar Dham (in Madhya Pradesh). I have not been able to speak to her and will be able to provide additional information once I speak to her," quipped Vipin Singh.
