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I am not contesting elections: Akshay Kumar on speculations after his tweet

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Apr 22, 2019, at 02:20 pm

Mumbai, Apr 22 (IBNS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Monday said he is not contesting elections after widespread speculations of his joining the BJP following a tweet where he said he would get into an uncharted territory today.

"Grateful for all the interest shown in my previous tweet but just clarifying in light of some wild speculation, I am not contesting elections," posted Akshay Kumar.

Getting into an unknown and uncharted territory today. Doing something I have never done before. Excited and nervous both. Stay tuned for updates.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 22, 2019

He had earlier tweeted: "Getting into an unknown and uncharted territory today. Doing something I have never done before. Excited and nervous both. Stay tuned for updates."

Grateful for all the interest shown in my previous tweet but just clarifying in light of some wild speculation, I am not contesting elections.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 22, 2019

The tweet led to widespread speculations.

With the actor known for his proximity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his support for causes of nationalism, he was often linked to the ruling BJP.

He had, however, earlier told media: "Politics is not on my agenda. I feel what I am doing through my films, I will never be able to do that through politics."

#AkshayKumar #AkshayElections

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