From Ram to Politician: Arun Govil's Victory in Meerut

BJP candidate Arun Govil, famed for his role as Lord Ram in TV's Ramayana, won the Meerut Lok Sabha seat, defeating his closest rival, SP's Sunita Verma, by a margin of 10,585 votes. Govil secured 5,46,469 votes while Verma garnered 5,35,884 votes, and BSP's candidate trailed behind.

BJP candidate Arun Govil, iconic for portraying Lord Ram in the beloved TV serial Ramayana, clinched a decisive victory in the Meerut Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. He defeated his nearest contender, Sunita Verma of the Samajwadi Party, by a margin of 10,585 votes.

Govil's win was sealed with a total of 5,46,469 votes cast in his favor. His main opposition, Sunita Verma, managed to garner 5,35,884 votes. Meanwhile, the BSP candidate, Devvrat Kumar Tyagi, secured 87,025 votes.

The victory highlights Govil's transition from a celebrated actor to a political figure on the national stage, underlining his widespread appeal and effective campaign strategy.