Upendra launches Karnataka Prajnavantha Janata party

Team Udayavani, Oct 31, 2017, 4:55 PM IST

Bengaluru: Sandalwood actor Upendra announced the launch of his regional party named ‘Karnataka Prajnavantha Janata party’ at Gandhi Bhavan here today.

Earlier in August he had announced that he would be taking a plunge into politics. On Tuesday, he briefed the media about the party’s objectives and aspirations.

Addressing the gathering wearing khakhi uniform, Upendra stated that anybody willing to bring change in the society can join the party. The primary motto of the Karnataka Pragnyavantha Janata Paksha is to provide good education, health and infrastructure for the citizens.

“The party will contest from all the 224 constituencies in next year’s assembly polls but ruled out entering into a prepoll or post-poll alliance with any other party” he said.

“People in villages should not turn towards cities for better livelihood and they should get everything in their place itself,” he added.

Upendra reiterated that he wants to replace the modus operandi of the current day political system with ‘Prajakeeya’ which sincerely aims to create public servants rather than leaders who take the citizens for granted.

“We have around 50-60 candidates and I want to be their brand ambassador,” he added.

A website and mobile app will be launched on November 10 which will allow people to share their ideas and problems. 

“The party will contest from all the 224 constituencies in next year’s assembly polls but ruled out entering into a prepoll or post-poll alliance with any other party” he said.