Kannada actors Kiccha Sudeep, Darshan likely to join BJP today: Report

Popular Kannada movie stars Kiccha Sudeep and Darshan Thoogudeepa are likely to join the BJP today, according to some party sources.

Published on: Apr 5, 2023, 09:15:52 IST

By Yamini C S

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In an unexpected turn of events, Kannada actors Kiccha Sudeep and Darshan Thoogudeepa are likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, sources told news agency ANI. This comes ahead of the crucial assembly elections in Karnataka, due to be held on May 10 (counting will take place on May 13).

The actors will join the party at around 1:30 pm today at a private hotel, party sources told ANI.

The popular movie stars will join the party at around 1:30 pm today, party sources told ANI. They will be taken on in the presence of chief minister Basavaraj Bommai at a private hotel in Bengaluru.

"They will join the party in the presence of Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and other party leaders," sources said.

READ | Kichcha Sudeep on joining politics: I have not made any decision, have to consult fans as well

There have been several reports on Vikrant Rona actor Kichcha Sudeep’s possible plunge into politics, with the actor also confirming that he has received offers from many political parties in the past, but that he hasn’t made up his mind yet. He also said he will consult his fans if he wishes to enter politics.

READ | Actor Kiccha Sudeep appointed brand ambassador for this Karnataka govt scheme

Sudeep was also in the news for being appointed brand ambassador of a Karnataka government scheme called ‘Punyakoti Dattu Yojana’, for cattle adoption. The actor had said he will adopt 31 cows under this scheme, one for each district of Karnataka.

Karnataka has seen several actors stepping into politics, including the late actor Ambareesh, Jaggesh and Divya Spandana, popularly known as Ramya.

(With Inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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