Lok Sabha Election 2024: Fresh twist in Mandya; Darshan campaigns for Congress candidate

The intriguing Lok Sabha seat of Mandya has seen yet another twist. Sandalwood actor Darshan who was seen as supporting Sumalatha who won as an independent candidate in 2019 before recently joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and withdrawing from the race, has now began campaigning for the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Venkataramane Gowda also known as ‘Star Chandru.’ From the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), former Chief Minister of Karnataka H.D Kumaraswamy would be contesting from the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)). 

In a roadshow that was held in the Huskuru village in the Mandya district, Challenging Star Darshan was seen along with Star Chandru. 

Darshan fans thronged onto the roadshow. Whistles and claps could be heard. Women got onto the roofs of buildings to get a glimpse of Darshan. Legislator Narendra Swamy and INC leader Kadhaluru Uday joined Darshan in the rally. 

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Darshan addressed his fans during the roadshow. “I want to clarify that I am not campaigning for any party. I never do that. I campaign for individuals. I want to recollect the help done by Narendra five years back. His love will also remain in my memory. I seek his blessings. He requested me that in case Sumalatha doesn’t get the BJP ticket, I should help him. On a first come, first serve basis, I request you to cast your vote for Star Chandru,” he said.