Kirron Kher, a two-time National Film Award winner, is a prominent and popular leader for the BJP in Punjab. Her victories in the last two Lok Sabha elections from the Chandigarh constituency showcased her strong standing among the people. In 2014, she secured 1.91 lakh votes, defeating Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal.

In the 2019 elections, Kher increased her vote count to 2.31 lakh against the same Congress candidate. Therefore, the BJP's decision to replace her with Sanjay Tandon for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat surprised many.