Trinamool’s candidate from the Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat, Mimi Chakraborty spoke to Outlook on a variety of issues:
Trinamool’s candidate from the Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat, Mimi Chakraborty speaks to Outlook on her political debut and BJP's ambitions in Bengal.
Trinamool’s candidate from the Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat, Mimi Chakraborty spoke to Outlook on a variety of issues:
On her political debut: I am full of gratitude to be chosen for a prestigious constituency like this. I also live nearby. The chief minister has herself been elected from here in the past.
On whether her being a film star is an asset: I don’t know about all that, but I have the blessings of people, the film fraternity, my fans, role-models, idols, all those who support me…I am banking on them.
On women’s safety: This issue must be the priority; I have planned many things on women’s safety. If I win, we will definitely see changes.
On balancing politics with an active film career: Women balance various things effortlessly—housework, office, needs of children and husband. I don’t think it will be difficult as I know how to balance things. As I live alone, I do all household chores myself.
On the BJP’s ambitions in Bengal: Parties come and go…but only the party which honestly and truthfully works for people and stands by people in their hour of need can survive for long.…