Bangalore: Yeddy Gets Glamorous Pooja Gandhi into KJP Fold
Bangalore, Dec 7: Whoever thought Yeddyurappa was eyeing only experienced MLAs and ministers to join his yet-to-be launched Karnataka Janatha Party was apparently wrong.
The former chief minister has managed to rope in popular actress-politician Pooja Gandhi, adding a glamorous touch to KJP.
The 'Mungaru Male' actress joined KJP on Friday December 7 after quitting JD(S).
Gandhi, who had joined H D Kumaraswamy's JD(S) in January this year, told reporters that she was impressed by Yeddyurappa's leadership and had hence joined KJP.
"I am impressed by Yeddyurappa's programmes for the welfare of women and the girl child. Since my personal honour and pride suffered a dent, I decided to quit JD(S)," she said.
It may be mentioned here that her political career in JD(S) had drifted into rough weather following BJP leader Ayanur Manjunath's remarks that JD(S) had the 'queen of Dandupalya' in its fold. This comment came after the release of Gandhi film 'Dandupalya' in which she played the role of a gang leader. Following the remark, an upset Kumaraswamy had chosen to distance himself from the star and rumours were abuzz that she had been asked to quit JD(S).
KJP will be launched at a rally at Haveri on December 9.
With PTI inputs
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