New Delhi: Actress-turned-politician and BJP candidate from Mathura Lok Sabha constituency, Hema Malini, says she considers herself a “gopi” of Lord Krishna. The actress, contesting the Lok Sabha election as a BJP candidate for the third time, while addressing her supporters in Mathura on April 17, said that she did not join politics for name or fame. “I also did not join politics for any materialistic gain,” she said according to the news agency PTI.
The Mathura MP referred to herself as the “Gopi of Krishna” and said that since Lord Krishna loves the “Brijwasis,” she believes that he will shower his blessings on her only if she serves them sincerely. She added, “And I am accordingly dedicated to serving the Brijwasis.”
Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda for providing her with the opportunity to serve the Brijwasis for the third time, Hema Malini said the development of ‘Braj 84 Kos Parikrama’, will be her priority as they are living in a miserable condition.
“Efforts will be made to turn Braj 84 Kos Parikrama soothing, alluring and fascinating for the tourists,” PTI quoted her as saying.
She further disclosed that Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari acknowledged her request and approved Rs 5,000 crore for the renovation of Braj 84 Kos Parikrama. She said, “The DPR (detailed project report) for it has been prepared for Rs 11,000 crore.” Additionally, she said she would pursue sanctioning the remaining amount for creating an ideal infrastructure that provides necessary facilities to the pilgrims and enhances the attractiveness for international tourists.
The Dream Girl actress vowed to work towards cleaning the Yamuna River, emphasizing that tourism would pave the way for for employment opportunities for the locals.
