“We need more like him in Parliament”: Bollywood actress extends support to Kanhaiya Kumar

Bollywood actress Swara Bhaskar who is best known for her supporting work in mainstream productions and starring roles in independent films took to Twitter to support Kanhaiya Kumar, former president of JNU, who will be contesting elections from Bihar’s Begusarai.

She took to Twitter and wrote: “KanhaiyaKumar lands ticket 2 contest #LokSabha2019 Despite being subjected to a hysterical & inaccurate #GodiMedia trial Kanhaiyya has been steadfast in raising important issues that matter 2 democracy & people! V need more like Kanhaiyya in Parliament! #Kanhaiya4Begusarai.”

Swara Bhaskar expressed her support for Kanhaiya Kumar who is the newest entrant into active politics, she also asserted that we need more people like Kanhaiya Kumar in the Parliament.

The firebrand student leader Mr Kumar is the CPI’s candidate from Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar state for the upcoming general election. He is the Former president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) and hails from Bihar Panchayat under Baroni block of Begusarai district.

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