Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who recently announced her political ambitions as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has drawn attention with her spiritual visit to Dharamshala, where she met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.

In an interview with ANI, Ranaut described her meeting with the Dalai Lama as a wonderful and memorable experience. She expressed deep respect for his divine aura and the emotional impact of being in his presence. This encounter sheds light on Ranaut's spiritual inclinations and her admiration for renowned spiritual figures.

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Ranaut took to Instagram to share her thoughts, highlighting the significance of her spiritual journey in relation to her political aspirations. Her decision to contest from Mandi, a historically significant district traditionally aligned with the Congress party, sets the stage for an intriguing electoral battle in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

As Himachal Pradesh gears up for elections on June 1, the BJP aims to maintain its stronghold in the region, having secured all four Lok Sabha seats in 2019. The election results, encompassing both parliamentary and assembly seats, will be announced on June 4.

The Mandi constituency holds symbolic importance as a stronghold of the late former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's family. With Kangana Ranaut entering the political arena, the electoral landscape in Mandi is poised to become more dynamic, given the region's political history and current context.