By SNV Sudhir
Balakrishna, who is on a tour to Vizag to celebrate the
success of his just released movie ‘Legend’ has confirmed that he will be
contesting the upcoming polls and will meet Naidu, in a day or two to discuss where
to contest from.
It is learnt that he has already sent a word to Naidu that
he is interested in contesting assembly elections from Hindupur in Anantapur
district. Political say that it will be a ‘headache’ for Naidu if Balakrishna
entered the assembly as he may stake claim to Chief Minister’s post if TD comes
to power.
Actor Balakrishna, who will be contesting the upcoming
polls, said, “The Telugu Desam was founded by my father N.T. Rama Rao. I wish
to be in active politics to fulfil the aims and ideals of my father. I will
contest in the forthcoming elections. I will divulge from where I will contest
from after discussing it with party chief Chandrababu Naidu. I will be meeting
him in a day or two after going back to Hyderabad .”
The actor visited Simhachalam to offer prayers to the
presiding deity, Lord Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, on his film’s success.
Talking to reporters after offering prayers, Balakrishna
that he was ready to contest from any place in the state and was open to
contest either Lok Sabha or Assembly elections.
The actor also made it clear that to fulfill his father’s
ideals, he would be in active politics while continuing his acting career.
TDP workers and fans were seen in an upbeat mood with the
actor’s visit to Vizag and high-pitched slogans welcomed him wherever he went.
Director of Legend Boyapati Sreenu and other members of the unit accompanied
Balakrishna to the Simhachalam temple.
No comments:
Post a Comment