Amid possibilities of Smruti Irani’s candidature from Vadodara Lok Sabha seat, sitting BJP MP from Vadodara, Jayaben Thakkar expressed reservations that the film star candidate would not be able to give enough time to the constituency.

Talking with E TV Gujarati, two time BJP MP from Vadodara, Jayaben Thakkar said “in Dipika’s case, the party already experienced that stars could not allot enough time to the political job once elected.”

Jayaben was referring to Ex-MP Dipika Topiwala who was elected from Vadodara on BJP ticket. Dipika Topiwala had played Sita’s role in Ramayana TV serial and on this basis she was given a BJP ticket. After brief role in politics as Vadodara MP, Dipika retired and never looked back to acting or politics.

“The people of Vadodara are very alert. They would follow their MP again and again until the work is done. A Film star would not be able to attend the constituency. However party’s decision would be final,” Jayaben said.

Last year ‘Sans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ fame T.V. star turned BJP leader Smruti Irani visited Vadodara thrice to attend various functions. Smruti also bought a flat here.

It should be noted that when party observers visited Vadodara, none of the party workers suggested Smruti’s name but then after in a press conference held at Ahmedabad, party’s spokesperson Vijaybhai Rupani clarified that even if Smruti’s name was not suggested by any of the workers at bottom level, ultimate decision in this regard would be taken by the party high commands in Delhi and all the workers would be happy to welcome it.