Shatrughan Sinha Remembers PM Modi on His Birthday, Discussion of Friendship After 2014 Differences Goes Viral on Social Media. Political Speculation Intensifies Ahead of Bihar Elections.
PM Modi Birthday: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 75th birthday today. On this occasion, the BJP is celebrating a 'Seva Pakhwara' (service fortnight) across the country, during which party workers are participating in various social service and public outreach programs. Wishes are pouring in from across the nation for PM Modi's birthday. Leaders, actors, and other public figures have extended their birthday greetings to him on social media and various platforms.
Emotional Post by Shatrughan Sinha
Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, once considered close to Prime Minister Modi, also took to social media to post on the occasion. Sharing a picture of PM Modi, Sinha wrote, "A friend once, a friend forever." This post has sparked considerable discussion on political and social media platforms.
There has been a long-standing distance between Sinha and Modi. Their relationship had strained significantly due to sharp statements made by Shatrughan Sinha in 2014. Despite this, Sinha's emotional remembrance of Modi today is being viewed by many as a sign of his potential political comeback or a move towards renewed closeness.
When the Crack in Friendship Appeared
Shatrughan Sinha and Narendra Modi were once considered to be from the same political camp. However, differences between them surfaced during the selection of the Prime Ministerial candidate in 2014. At that time, supporters of Advani and Modi within the BJP held differing views.
Sinha had, on several occasions, joined Advani in objecting to the selection of Narendra Modi as the Prime Ministerial candidate. He believed that Narendra Modi could not advance without Advani's support. This very difference became the reason for the distance between the two leaders.
In 2009, Sinha contested and won the Lok Sabha elections from Patna Sahib for the BJP. Subsequently, in 2014, the party did not give him a ticket. This also contributed to the widening gap in their relationship.
Discussion After Social Media Post
Sinha's recent social media post has created a stir in political circles. Many believe that Sinha is seeking to increase proximity with the BJP ahead of the Bihar elections in 2025. Speculation is rife on social media that Shatrughan Sinha is attempting to rekindle his old political connections and personal friendship.
Following this post, BJP workers and supporters have taken it as a positive sign. Meanwhile, the opposition and political analysts consider it a part of Sinha's potential comeback and political strategy.
Political Signals Regarding Bihar Elections
Shatrughan Sinha served as a Member of Parliament from Patna Sahib on a BJP ticket in 2009 and 2014. Later, in 2024, he contested and won from Asansol on a TMC ticket. There could be several political reasons behind his remembering Modi now.
