Now it is a well-known fact that Sanjay Dutt will be contesting elections this year. He will fight for Samajwadi party from Lucknow. The actor has received much support from Shatrughan Sinha and Amar Singh. Sanjay Dutt recently attended a prize distribution ceremony of Sukhdeo Narain Cricket tournament at Sri Krishna Memorial Hall. His wife Manyata was also present at the ceremony.

The actor had wet eyes while addressing the youth present over there. He said that he was really traumatized when the court sentenced him to six years in jail. He said that he felt relieved when people from all corners came out supporting him and well wishing him. He also had a message for the youth present. He asked them not to get addicted to drugs and live a healthy and happy life. He said it is difficult to come out of the trap once you are in though he was lucky to call it quits.

Shatrughan Sinha said that Dutt is an inspiration to the youth of India. He said that they should learn from his mistakes and the will he has shown to fight his troubles. He also said that Dutt played a monumental part in introducing the Gandhian culture and his set of values to the young generation through his movie. He also said that he Dutt has a new life on his face since he called it quits. Amar Singh also had good words for Sanjay Dutt.

Dutt said that it was his time to give back to the people who have loved him so much and had faith in him. He said that if it were not for the love and affection of people he would not have been there.