Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, Nov 1: In one more addition to the number of political parties in Karnataka, Upendra, popular Kannada cine actor and film maker, floated 'Karnataka Prajnavantha Janatha Party (KPJP)' with the motto of bringing "complete change" in the society.
The actor said anyone who would like to lend his or her hand in making the living conditions better for the Kannadigas are most welcome to join the party. The party will be "people centric" in its functioning style, as per the actor-turned-politician.
KPJP will contest all the 224 constituencies in the upcoming assembly polls. He rejected outright any possibility of alliance with any other party. He also added that more than 50,000 people have already pledged their support to the party via emails.
Upendra said, "We already have a list of 1000 candidates who are willing to contest. However, only those who are committed to serve the people of this state will be given the chance."
Lauding the efforts of media the actor said "You (media) always sit in the audience and report events. However, today you are our chief guests. It is the fourth estate which acts as watchdog of the society," He also called upon stage a few journalist to join him in lighting of the lamp.
A painting, which depicted the common man whose shadow portrayed the silhouette of the Vidhana Soudha was drawn by artiste Vilas Nayak to the tune of music. “Power should be in the shadow of the people and not the other way around,” he added.
All the supporters of the party including the actor's wife Priyanka wore kakhi dress to send the message that the party is formed to serve the people.
Replying to a query on how his party will deal with the jagged world of caste and politics that is totally driven by money, Upendra said, “I have already won as hope has dominated over doubt. I do not want to die with regrets of not doing things that I aspired to do. I am not worried about winning or losing the elections.”
“I do not want to be a MGR or a NTR but remain as Upendra in politics” he said. He also said his party will draft a detailed plan soon along with “a micro-management” strategy for all the sectors with special emphasis on health and education.