Dr CN Manjunath is the BJP candidate from Bangalore Rural for the Lok Sabha polls 2024

The cardiologist-turned-politician has a great fan following

Here are some interesting facts about the BJP candidate

Dr CN Manjunath, cardiologist-turned-politican, is the BJP’s candidate from Bangalore Rural for the Lok Sabha polls 2024. He is pitted against DK Suresh, the Congressman who represents the constituency currently. 

NewsFirst Prime caught up with the BJP contender and spoke to him about myriad issues. From taking the plunge into politics after being a doctor for a long, long time to how he would strike a chord with the electorate to how he fancies his chances and his take on Narendra Modi, he candidly revealed his mind. 

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Here are excerpts from the interview: 

• How different a ballgame is politics for you, considering that you have spent long years in the medical field? 

Even as a cardiologist, I used to interact with a lot of patients. In my 30 years of service, I have come across 75 lakh patients directly. Indirectly, with 2 crore people. Meeting people wasn’t new. I have never sat inside AC rooms discussing with patients. Politics, to me, is also a service sector. 

• How would you gain an entry into the hearts of people? 

As a cardiologist, I was fixing hearts. As a politician, I have to win the hearts of the voters. But honestly, it is a complex procedure. 

• How do you see Narendra Modi in your scheme of things? 

He is a very confident man who is capable of taking bold decisions. He gives importance to all and recognises talents in different fields.