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Bengaluru: Prakash Raj takes political plunge, to contest as independent in LS polls

  •   Tue, Jan 01 2019 09:21:23 AM

Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru(DC)

Bengaluru, Jan 1: National award winning actor Prakash Raj, also known as Prakash Rai, is all set to enter politics by contesting as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2019 Parliament elections.

Announcing the same, Prakash Raj tweeted, "“HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE… a new beginning ... more responsibility… with UR support I will be contesting in the coming parliament elections as an INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE. Details of the constituency soon. Ab ki baar Janatha ki SARKAR #citizensvoice #justasking in parliament too.”

Ever since journalist and his close friend Gauri Lankesh was murdered allegedly by right-wing members, Raj has been vocal about several issues especially criticizing the current Modi government in the centre.


Soon after Raj announced his entry to politics, several netizens replied positively congratulating the actor and wishing him luck in the new phase.

He is the third mainstream actor to enter politics after Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan who also took the political plunge.
  

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  • Krishna, Karkala

    Wed, Jan 02 2019

    Sirf paanch vote milega

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  • Mohammed, Mulki

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Hope he stands from Mangalore.
    Atleast we Muslims will vote for him.

    DisAgree [9] Agree [4] Reply Report Abuse

  • Michael, Mangalore/US

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    You did not vote in the last elections????? Oh but BJP won...

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  • mahesh, mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    I am sure Congress will support him.
    They like These kind of Sikulars ,urban naxals types.

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  • Moideen, Surathkal

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Wahhhhhh as expected.....now few parties will not put up any candidate against thesis independent candidate

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  • Khader, Udupi

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    As an Indian citizen , you have every right to contest the election and Please have a manifesto for proposed your constituency which shall include what you are promising to the voters of contesting constituency and how you are going to deliver, if it is won.

    Please select the most poorly developed constituency, give a fresh life to the people of that constituency and adopt as much as villages as possible for development of the same constituency and restrict your fund for election expenses instead use your personal funds along with election fund for the complete development of the same constituency as a true concerned Indian.

    I think people of that constituency will be ever grateful to you and may give you a chance to serve them selflessly.

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  • Pradeep, Bangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Once a supporting actor, always a supporting actor.

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  • Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Naturally, Prakash Raj has to look out for other sources of livelihood, now that none is offering him role, the film producers are backing out, the distributors are taking no chances and the theatre owners are unwilling to take risks.

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  • Prajwal J.P., Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    We should support people like Praksah Raj and defeat corrupt and communal minded candidates of BJP in the forthcoming LS election. Instead of contesting independently Prakash Raj should join JDS.

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  • tilak, Blore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    you can also contest..

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  • Salim, Bagalkot

    Wed, Jan 02 2019

    As expected. Prakash Rai was preparing for this for a long time. We all knew it. Why should he join JDS? As if JDS is full of sincere and hardworking people, with no corrupt people.

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  • Avinash C, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Ooops, I thought he would join Congress. Any ways we have to see how you will fair in the elections? If public has accepted what ever you have been sayin since the death of Gauri Lankesh.

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  • Mujeeb Shaikh, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Dear Prakash,
    I' m with you. We need candidates like you in our society.
    Happy new year to you. Have prosperous year ahead.
    All the best.

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  • Ganesh b, Vamadapadavu. Bantwal

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Expected move. Preparing for long time by opposing PM. soon we will find him in MAHA GUT BANDHAN.

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  • Muhammed Mangaluru, Mangaluru

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    I wish he wins because gauri lankesh murders are still in large and need to punish all those biggies....

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  • Sendilkumar, Udupi

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Dear Raj, Please take rest , don't waste your energy and money by contesting MP Election. You don't have enough support to win.

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  • Reyan, Belthangady

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    It was one of the best opportunities to you to join AAP and start the same in Karnataka.
    Please change your decision to contest as independent and contest as AAP candidate. AAP has bright future in Karnataka too.

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  • Arge, Bangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Forget about losing deposit, NOTA will have more votes .

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    I want to contest as an Independent against our Usless Nalin ...

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  • JEEVZ, Mlr

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    my vote will be there for you

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  • Jeppu Chidananda Naik, Doha /Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Please try Mr. Jossy Saldana then u will understand who is useless and who is usefull if u need any help please keep me informed.

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  • Ashok, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Okay. We will tell Nalin to contest from Meera Road..Even then he will win.

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  • Santa, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Then it will be interesting to see..who will be more near to NOTA ..you or Prakash Raj
    Toi ntoi fish....

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  • Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Excellent idea, Jossey Sir.

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  • Vikki, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Sure he will loose deposit and will say "cheating karta hai"

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  • Sunil Pinto, Dubai

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    I feel those who acted as villains or rapists on silver screen, probably will do a better job as politicians, than heroes like rajnikanth etc. who don't want to make political decisions that affect their fan base.

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  • Naman, Kudla

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Koi farak nahin padega..tere nayepartyse

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  • Anand, Surathkal

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Better be a good villain on silver screen and retain your popularity.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    He hates BJP so he has to be with "Mahagatbandhan" ...

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  • Mark, mangalore, Bondel mangalore

    Tue, Jan 01 2019

    Good luck Mr. Prakash Rai

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