Another Bhojpuri star in poll race?

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Bhojpuri actor and star of reality TV show 'Bigg Boss' Ravi Kissan is likely to join the Congress in the run up to the general elections.

'I was on a talk show along with Congress spokesperson Shakeel Ahmed yesterday and we had some discussions. But I am not in a condition to reveal anything as of now and will definitely share information once things materialise,' Kissan told IANS on phone from Mumbai.

He added that he would be meeting Congress chief Sonia Gandhi soon.

'Kissan wants to contest from Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, his native place, but the party is willing to field him from Mumbai. However, it is still premature to make any specific comment,' said a party insider.