The seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. Sunny Deol, Ajay Devgn’s long-time neighbour, is contesting from Gurdaspur, which will go to polls that day. Keeping this in mind, we asked Ajay, who is currently promoting his romcom, De De Pyaar De, whether he will consider jumping into the political fray as well. “Never,” was his immediate response.
Taking a deep breath, he explained, “I’m too shy for politics. I am uncomfortable around a crowd; almost claustrophobic. Though, I’m at ease in front of the camera, I’m an introvert otherwise.”
The Bollywood superstar added, “Also, I may not be able to justify my job. Politics is a people-profession. You need to constantly interact with those who have placed their trust in you. You can’t be a good politician if you are too shy to go out there and actually spend time on ground zero.”
Sunny Deol and Urmila Matondkar
Asked specifically about his view on newbies like Urmila Matondkar and his neighbour Sunny, who are contesting the elections, the actor-filmmaker says, “People who wish to do good for the country can join politics. My best wishes are with Sunny and Urmila. I am sure they have thought their decision through before taking such a huge step in the direction of public service. I sincerely hope they are able to bring about a change. India has got some dynamic leaders as of today. We could certainly benefit from more individuals who will work selflessly towards the larger cause of the country.”
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