For the first time, politicians will share the stage with film and television actors in Ramlila at Red Fort this year.
One of the oldest Ramlila organisers in the Walled City — Luv Kush Ramlila Committee (LKRC) —has engaged members of Parliament and councillors to play mythological characters in the theatrical enactment of Ramayana.
Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Vijay Sampla, who is an MP from Hoshiyarpur in Punjab, will portray Nishad Raj.
The Bhojpuri actor-turned-politician and Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari will play the role of Angad and Shobha Vijender, BJP leader Vijender Gupta’s wife and a councillor from Rohini central ward, will be seen as Ahilya.
“The organiser approached me with their offer, which I accepted. This is the first time; I am participating in any Ramlila. I am looking forward to my performance,” Sampla told.
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