Karnataka: JD(S) moves to EC, seeks ban on Kichcha Sudeep's movies

On Wednesday, Sudeep confirmed he would campaign for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Published on: Apr 7, 2023, 14:52:26 IST

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Janata Dal (Secular) on Friday wrote to the Election Commission, seeking a ban on the screening and telecast of movies, shows and commercials featuring the Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep, claiming they might influence voters in upcoming Assembly elections.

Janata Dal (Secular) supremo and former PM Deve Gowda with his son and ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy. (PTI)

On Wednesday, Sudeep confirmed he would campaign for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Speculations were rife about Sudeep and fellow big screen star Darshan Thoogudeepa joining the BJP. However, the former clarified that he would only campaign for "his friends" in the BJP as opposed to joining the party and would also not contest the May 10 Assembly polls.

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The superstar was in media spotlight for the better part of Wednesday amid speculations of his joining the ruling party.

Addressing a joint press conference with Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday, Sudeep said, "I had no need to come here, and I an not here for any platform or money. I have here only for a person. I have high regard for CM Mama (Bommai). That's why I am announcing my full support to Bommai sir".

On whether he believes in the BJP's ideology, Sudeep said, "As a citizen, I totally respect certain decisions PM Modi has taken, but that's my perspective. But that has got nothing to do with me sitting here today."

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CM Bommai said further Sudeep doesn't belong to any political party.

Reacting to superstar's statement on Wednesday, South star Prakash Raj said, "I am shocked and hurt by Kichha Sudeep's statement."

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, a lawyer based in Shivamogga, K P Sripal, wrote to the Election Commission, asking it to ban the screening and telecasting of movies, shows and commercials featuring the superstar Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep till the declaration of results of Assembly polls.

The polling for the Karnataka Assembly is scheduled to be held on May 10 and the counting of votes will take place on May 13.

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