“I believe we have the ability to achieve both goals,” she said (File)

Vrindavan:

Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini, who is again contesting the BJP ticket from Mathura in the next seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, was in Vrindavan on Monday to soak up the heat with party workers. During the festival celebrations.

The erstwhile screen icon was all smiles during her interaction with media persons and soaked up the festive atmosphere, not only extending Holi greetings to everyone but also singing her chart-topping song “cholet‘,’holiday‘.

#watch Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh | BJP MP Hema Malini sang “Holi Ke Din” from her film “Sholay” and the bhajan song “Shyam Rang Mein Main Toh Rang Gayi”. pic.twitter.com/MHDSoVaIUd

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Sharing her views on the prospects of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the actor-turned-politician said she is confident of the ruling alliance’s “400” a pair” (more than 400 seats) in the elections starting on April 19.

In a statement of intent to the opposition ahead of the ensuing electoral battle, Hema said: “Our party has set a target of over 370 seats and 400 seats for the BJP. a pair‘For NDA. I believe we have the ability to achieve both goals. We will do everything we can to ensure that we not only reach 400 seats, but well beyond that number. The work accomplished by our government under the visionary guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Modi gives us full confidence in achieving all election objectives. We are all proud of where this country is today. I feel that the opposition should not criticize us but should acknowledge our good work and efforts in taking the country forward and celebrate Holi with us and be a part of nation building. “

The general election for the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha will be held in seven phases, with the first phase scheduled for April 19. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4.

Polls are about to go to 543 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country and nearly 970 million voters will be eligible to put their finger signatures.

The elections will be held at 1.05 million polling stations and monitored by 1.50 million polling officials and security personnel.

Mathura will hold second phase general election voting on April 26.

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