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As the country gears up for general elections, the spotlight turns towards celebrity politicians who often make headlines for their candidacies. However, while their star power may draw attention, questions linger about their effectiveness in representing constituents and fulfilling their duties as lawmakers.
The recent resignation of Mimi Chakraborty, a celebrity MP from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing politics not being her forte after five years in office, has reignited discussions on the performance of celebrity politicians. In light of this, let’s take a closer look at the performance of some celebrity Lok Sabha MPs during the 17th Lok Sabha, which spanned from 2019 to 2024.
Sunny Deol
Bollywood actor turned politician Sunny Deol, representing the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had an attendance of 17% during his tenure. Despite never participating in any debates, he managed to ask only 2 questions.
Hema Malini
Actress Hema Malini, serving as a BJP MP from the Mathura Lok Sabha seat, exhibited a better track record with 49% attendance. She actively participated in 20 debates and raised 105 questions during her tenure.
Nusrat Jahan
Actress Nusrat Jahan, a TMC MP from the Basirhat Lok Sabha seat, had an attendance of 23% and took part in 12 debates, raising 147 questions over the five-year period.
Mimi Chakraborty
Former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty, who recently resigned from the Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat, had an attendance of 21% and participated in 7 debates. She raised 161 questions during her tenure.
Ravi Kishan
Actor Ravi Kishan, representing the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency for BJP, boasted a 68% attendance rate. He actively participated in 81 debates and raised 480 questions.
Sumalatha
Independent candidate Sumalatha, representing Karnataka’s Mandya constituency, showcased a commendable performance with 64% attendance. She participated in 24 debates and raised 210 questions during her tenure.
Manoj Tiwari
Multifaceted personality Manoj Tiwari, representing North East Delhi for BJP, demonstrated dedication with an 85% attendance rate. He participated in 37 debates and asked 395 questions.
Hans Raj Hans
Singer Hans Raj Hans, representing BJP from North West Delhi, had a 39% attendance rate. He participated in 37 debates and asked 395 questions during his tenure.
Kirron Kher
Actress Kirron Kher, a BJP MP from Chandigarh, had a 47% attendance rate. She participated in 9 debates and asked 106 questions during her tenure.
These insights shed light on the performance of celebrity Lok Sabha MPs, illustrating varying levels of engagement and contribution to parliamentary proceedings during the 17th Lok Sabha. As the nation approaches the upcoming elections, voters will undoubtedly consider these factors when casting their ballots, emphasizing the importance of accountability and effective representation in the democratic process.
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