Film star Urmila Matondkar joined the Congress after meeting party chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday. The party made the announcement by tweeting a picture of the actor receiving a bouquet from Rahul. Urmila, 45, is expected to be chosen as the Congress candidate for Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency.
“I am here because I believe in the ideology of the Congress and what the party stands for. I have not joined the party for the sake of elections. I am here to stay,” Urmila said.
Later, at a Press conference, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the actor will help spread the Congress ideology and strengthen the party.
Urmila said she felt the need to join the Congress as the freedom to express was under attack and there are numerous examples in this regard in the last five years. She said the Congress participated in the freedom struggle and it stood for freedom.
Urmila lauded the leadership of Rahul. She said he is the one who takes everyone along and such a leader is required in today’s times.