As per report actor Urmila Matondkar on Wednesday joined the Congress after meeting party chief Rahul Gandhi at his residence. Reportedly Gandhi welcomed her in the party fold and wished her the best. Meanwhile later, at a press conference, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the actor will contribute in spreading the Congress ideology and strengthening the party.
She told "She is here because she believes in the ideology of Congress and what the party stands for and she have not joined the party for the sake of elections and she is here to stay," adding her entry in the Congress was not about elections. Furthermore the Bollywood actor is speculated to contest the Lok Sabha election from the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency.
Moreover Matondkar said she felt the need to join the Congress party as the freedom to express was under attack in the country and there are numerous examples in this regard in the last five years. She also said "Today is a significant day for her as she had formally entered politics and her life has been inspired by Mahatma Gandhi from the days of her childhood”. Apparently Matondkar also lauded the leadership of Gandhi. She said he is the one who takes everyone along and such a leader is required in today's times.
