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Updated January 6th, 2019 at 08:26 IST

Actor Prakash Raj confirms to contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Bengaluru Central, AAP extends support

Announcing his foray into politics, critically-acclaimed actor Prakash Raj on Saturday revealed that he will be contesting the coming Lok Sabha elections from the Bengaluru Central constituency as an independent candidate.

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Announcing his foray into politics, critically-acclaimed actor Prakash Raj on Saturday revealed that he will be contesting the coming Lok Sabha elections from the Bengaluru Central constituency as an independent candidate.

The National Award-winning actor made the declaration in a tweet.

"#2019 parliament elections.Thank you for the warm n encouraging response to my new journey.. will be contesting from Bengaluru central constituency#Karnataka as an Independent.. "Will share the details with the media in few days..#citizensvoice #justasking in parliament too...," the Bengaluru-born Raj said on Twitter.

Welcoming his decision, the Aam Aadmi Party extended support, saying all good people should come into politics.

"Renowned Actor @prakashraaj plans to contest Lok Sabha elections, @AamAadmiParty offers open support to him. In a party meeting in Bangalore, Dy CM @msisodia welcomes the decision, says all good ppl (sic) are welcome in politics." 

READ: Prakash Raj Declares He Will Contest Lok Sabha Polls. Details Here

The actor-turned-politician later thanked the party for the support.

"Thank you @AamAadmiParty Dy CM @msisodia and to every single cadre for the assuring support to my political journey..." the actor tweeted.

Raj has been vocal about his views on the current BJP-led government at the Centre. He has also been one of those seeking justice for his friend and journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot outside her residence in September 2017.

The actor earlier claimed that Bollywood filmmakers stopped offering him roles as he has been critical of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

Raj is the latest celebrity to join politics from the south after veterans Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

READ: Prakash Raj On Sabarimala Issue: Any Religion Which Asks A Woman Not To Worship Is Not A Religion To Me

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Published January 6th, 2019 at 08:00 IST

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