Actress Kamya Punjabi o joined Congress in presence of Mumbai Congress president Bhai Jagtap and party leader Tehseen Poonawalla.
The television star joined the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee in Mumbai at around 2 pm today.
Her indication into the party was confirmed on Mumbai Congress Twitter handle.
“Indian Television Industry actress Smt @iamkamyapunjabi today in presence of Mumbai Congress President Shri @BhaiJagtap1 Joined @INCIndia, We welcome her in Congress party,” the party tweeted.
Congress spokesperson Tehseen Poonawalla extended wishes to Kamya Punjabi and sai dtha the television joined the grand old party as she was inspired by leadership of Sonia gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi.
“Best wishes to @iamkamyapunjabi as she joins the @INCMumbai family today . Inspired by Smt Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ji & under the leadership of Smt Sonia Gandhiji & Shri Rahul Gandhiji, I know Kamya will serve the citizens. She is fortunate to have @BhaiJagtap1 as her president,” Poonwalla tweeted.
Earlier, Congress member Aditya Goswami confirmed on his Twitter account that Kamya Punjabi would be joining the gran old party.
“Renowned television Actress and former Bigg Boss contestant @iamkamyapunjabi will be joining Congress. She has been very vocal about social issues and is actively supporting Shri Rahul Gandhi and Smt Priyanka Gandhi,” Goswami tweeted.
The popular star of the daily operas was seen in Bigg Boss season 7. She recently wrapped shooting for her show, Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki.
