She said, "I want to work for the development of my country and will perform all my responsibilities with utmost sincerity." Ganguly had contested the West Bengal Assembly elections this year with a BJP ticket, but she had failed to win a seat.
Ganguly is most famous for playing the role of Draupadi in the television series Mahabharat. She also won the 2012 National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

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