In 2019, Shatrughan Sinha left Bharatiya Janata Party and joined Congress. In 2022, he joined Trinamool Congress and became MP by winning the by-election from Asansol Lok Sabha seat. In 2024, he was once again elected as Lok Sabha MP from the same seat.
Note: This story of Shatrughan Sinha’s political journey is told in the book ‘Neta Actor: Bollywood Star Power in Indian Politics’ by veteran writer Rashid Kidwai.