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TopicArun Govil

Topic: Arun Govil

BJP MP & TV’s Ram Arun Govil wants a Ramayana in every home, ‘didn’t just come to fix roads & drains’

The Meerut MP plans to distribute 11 lakh copies of the Indian epic across the country to mark first anniversary of the consecration of Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya.

Sea of ghoonghats, sweltering heat — glimpses from polling stations across UP on voting day

Polling was held in 8 of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats Friday in the second phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. A sea of voters came out to exercise their right to vote despite sweltering heat.

BJP only party that talks about ‘nationalism’, says party’s Meerut candidate Arun Govil

The actor-turned-politician also appreciated Modi govt for 'fulfilling all its promises & protecting dignity of women'. Meerut constituency will go to polls in 2nd phase on 26 April.

Why Modi & Shah are leading BJP outreach to dispel fear of ending reservations

Meerut candidate Arun Govil lends ammunition to opposition for his comments on 'changes' to Constitution. In doing so, he joins the likes of Lallu Singh, Anantkumar Hegde & Jyoti Mirdha.

How BJP’s balancing caste dynamics with Arun Govil’s ‘Ram’ persona to win Meerut, gateway to western UP

Govil, who played Ram in TV series Ramayan, is being sent to villages across the constituency to help maintain BJP's OBC voter base while expanding support among other caste groups.

After Ayodhya consecration, TV’s Ram looks to end ‘vanvaas’. Homecoming for BJP’s Arun Govil in Meerut

Govil, who achieved popularity after essaying lead role in teleserial Ramayana, says he changed mind about contesting polls after SC’s Ayodhya verdict. Wants to do social service.

BJP fields actors Kangana Ranaut, Arun Govil for Lok Sabha polls, names 111 more candidates

The party fielded Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, while Uttar Pradesh minister Jitin Prasada has replaced Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit. Sita Soren will fight from Dumka (Jharkhand).

Arun Govil, actor who played Lord Ram in TV show ‘Ramayan’, joins BJP

Govil said his decision to join BJP was triggered by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'irritation' at the chant of 'Jai Shree Ram'.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.