In 1984, after the tragic assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Amitabh Bachchan took an unexpected turn in his career by stepping into politics. Representing the Indian National Congress (INC), he contested from his hometown, Allahabad (now Prayagraj) and registered a historic victory with a margin of over one million votes- a record that still stands among India’s most decisive election wins.

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Why His Journey Was Cut Short?

Despite such a grand entry, Bachchan’s political innings lasted only a few years. By 1987, he chose to walk away, with his exit coinciding with the turbulence caused by the Bofors scandal. For decades, the reasons behind his decision remained largely unspoken.

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