Samajwadi Party may run Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, son of Amitabh Bachchan, for the Allahabad (now Prayagraj) parliamentary constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The state party leadership is seeking local office bearers’ perspectives on this topic. This proposal may involve SP National President Akhilesh Yadav meeting with Amitabh Bachchan and Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan in Mumbai.
Abhishek Bachchan’s candidature might spice up the election. The Bachchan family loves this constituency. If he runs for the SP, Abhishek’s popularity in the region and family influence could have a big impact. If this happens, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan will support him.
Former Chief Minister Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna lost the Allahabad seat to Congress candidate Amitabh Bachchan in the 1984 Lok Sabha elections. Bachchan won 68% of the vote, while Bahuguna got 25%. Abhishek Bachchan’s possible candidature could mirror this historical success, adding another dimension to the election contest.
