Lucknow: On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, Bhojpuri film superstar Khesari Lal met Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday. The SP chief has shared a picture of his meeting with Khesari Lal on his X handle. Both are seen shaking hands in the picture. Khesari is seen smiling in the photo.
Akhilesh said this after meeting Khesari Lal
Akhilesh Yadav posted the picture on X and wrote, “An artist has the ability to show the right direction to the society with his acting. It is the duty of those in power to ensure freedom of expression.”
Khesari Lal responded to Akhilesh Yadav’s tweet
Responding to the SP chief’s tweet, Khesali Lal wrote on his X handle, ‘Akhilesh Bhaiya, this thinking of yours is full of inspiration for every artist. I completely agree with your thoughts. We all have to work together in the interest of artists and society’.
Speculations started after the meeting
This meeting has fueled many political speculations. Speculations have started in the political corridors whether Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal will join the Samajwadi Party before the UP assembly elections? However, these are speculations only. Nothing has been said officially in this regard by SP and Khesari yet.
Khesari has met Akhilesh before as well
This is not the first time that Khesari Lal has met Akhilesh Yadav, before this the two have met on many occasions. Earlier, Khesari has been seen on many occasions with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar. He has been talking about promoting Bhojpuri films and the welfare of the people of Bihar.