Why is comedian Shyam Rangeela contesting against PM Modi in Varanasi? Know all about him

Comedian Shyam Rangeela, who garnered fame by mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to contest Lok Sabha polls against PM Modi from Varanasi.

Why is Shyam Rangeela contesting against PM Modi?

The comedian stated that there was a recent unopposed win the in Surat constituency and a fiasco that took place in Chandigarh mayoral polls has made him worry about the polls. Shyam said that he feels that it shouldn't be the case that there is no other candidate to vote for.

Shyam further said, "Even if one person wants to vote against a candidate, he or she has that right. Someone’s name should be on the EVM."

Shyam concluded by saying, "But I am scared that people would have only one candidate to vote for in Varanasi. So I have decided to contest the election from there…I hope my voice will reach there."

Rangeela marked his entry into politics by joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2022. However, he decided to work independently, saying that, 'he is his own master'.

Varanasi will go to polls in the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. The result of the Lok Sabha polls will be declared on June 4.

The 30-year-old comedian shot to fame with his performance in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, by mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. However, that episode did not air on television but went viral on the internet.

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