Versatile actor Prakash Raj on the eve of New Year announced that he would be contesting the upcoming 2019 elections as an independent candidate. His entry into politics will be closely watched as he follows in the footsteps of his contemporaries. While Kamal Haasan has already formally launched his political party, Rajinikanth is yet to form a separate political identity.
Prakash Raj’s tweet read: “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.”
He has been slamming Narendra Modi government, ever since his close friend and Kannada journalist Gauri Lankesh was murdered allegedly by Right-wing members.
Prakash Raj’s announcement has been received optimistically, with most comments congratulating the actor and wishing him luck in his political career.