Politician News: Professional Wrestling Legend The Great Khali Aligns with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
In a surprising turn of events, Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali, made a political debut by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Thursday. The 7-foot-1, 347-pound wrestler, who hails from Punjab, has a massive fan base in the region and is known for his powerful presence both in and out of the wrestling ring.
Photographs of The Great Khali meeting AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal went viral earlier last year, sparking speculations about his political inclinations. However, the wrestler's decision to join the BJP has left many wondering about his political stance, particularly in relation to the farm laws issue.
Despite extensive research, no publicly available information has been found detailing The Great Khali’s political alignment for the Punjab Elections 2022, nor any statements on whether his stance on the farm laws influenced his decision to join the BJP after initially showing interest in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
The Punjab Legislative Assembly composition indicates that in the 2022 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party won a significant majority, BJP won 2 seats, and other parties had smaller representations. However, no mention of The Great Khali's political involvement or party affiliation is noted in this data.
The Great Khali, who was born in Dhiraina, district Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, on 27 August 1972, has been vocal about his support for farmers. He stated that he is the son of a farmer and can understand the struggle and feelings of the farmers very well. The wrestler has also expressed his opposition to the farm laws and shown solidarity with the farmers' movement.
In his statement at the BJP's headquarter, The Great Khali expressed his gladness about joining the party, stating that he joined to be a part of Prime Minister Modi's governance for the nation's development. He believes that PM Modi's work for the nation makes him the right Prime Minister.
After retiring from the WWE, The Great Khali opened Continental Wrestling Entertainment, an Indian professional wrestling promotion and training academy in Punjab. He has also appeared in four Hollywood movies and the fourth season of the Indian reality show Big Boss, finishing as the first runner-up.
As the Punjab Assembly elections are scheduled for February 20, 2022, it remains to be seen if The Great Khali will play a more active role in politics. His joining the BJP has certainly created a buzz in the political arena, and his stance on the farm laws, if revealed, could further shape public opinion.
The Great Khali's decision to join the BJP has piqued interest about his political stance, particularly with regard to the ongoing farm laws issue, considering his vocal support for farmers. Despite his expressed opposition to the farm laws and solidarity with the farmers' movement, no statement has been made public about how this might have influenced his party affiliation.
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