Low-cost carrier Air Deccan founder Capt G R Gopinath would contest the Lok Sabha elections.

Gopinath, a pioneer of low-cost air travel, is likely to contest the polls from one of the constituencies in Bangalore, sources close to him told PTI.
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However, it was not immediately clear whether he would contest on a party's ticket or as an independent. He is expected to make an announcement later this afternoon.
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