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Why is BJP chasing film, sports personalities in South India?
By: Tupaki Desk | 28 Aug 2022 4:04 AM GMT
What do BJP's top leaders' regular meetings with film and sports personalities especially in South India? First it was Union Home Minister Amit Shah meeting Junior NTR. Then BJP national president followed it up with a meeting with actor Nithin and sportswoman Mithali Raj. If sources are to be believed, the BJP has several young stars and sportspersons in its kitty and will reveal them at suitable time.
With elections just one year away in Telangana and less than that in Karnataka, the party is on a spree to rope in young icons. It has already netted several people in Tollywood. Sources say that the BJP will begin presenting pro-BJP stars in Karnataka too. Already actresses like Praneetha Subhash are known supporters of Hindutva in Karnataka.
The BJP feels that the arrival of young sporting and film icons in south India will bring the youth towards the party. In Andhra Pradesh too, they are already in alliance with actor Pawan Kalyan. Besides, Modi shared a lot of camaraderie with Chiranjeevi at the programme organized to unveil the statue of Alluri Sitaramaraju in Bhimavaram. Party sources say that more young leaders would be showcased soon.
In fact, the BJP always tried to exploit the filmi glamor to its advantage in South India. Khushbu in Tamil Nadu, Mohan Lal and Suresh Gopi were wooed in Tamil Nadu and Kerala respectively. For years, the BJP courted superstar Rajinikanth. Even now, short of joining the BJP, he is sympathetic to its cause. In fact, in the recent Rajya Sabha nominations too, the BJP promoted film and sports personalities such as Vijayendra Prasad, PT Usha and Ilayaraja.
With elections just one year away in Telangana and less than that in Karnataka, the party is on a spree to rope in young icons. It has already netted several people in Tollywood. Sources say that the BJP will begin presenting pro-BJP stars in Karnataka too. Already actresses like Praneetha Subhash are known supporters of Hindutva in Karnataka.
The BJP feels that the arrival of young sporting and film icons in south India will bring the youth towards the party. In Andhra Pradesh too, they are already in alliance with actor Pawan Kalyan. Besides, Modi shared a lot of camaraderie with Chiranjeevi at the programme organized to unveil the statue of Alluri Sitaramaraju in Bhimavaram. Party sources say that more young leaders would be showcased soon.
In fact, the BJP always tried to exploit the filmi glamor to its advantage in South India. Khushbu in Tamil Nadu, Mohan Lal and Suresh Gopi were wooed in Tamil Nadu and Kerala respectively. For years, the BJP courted superstar Rajinikanth. Even now, short of joining the BJP, he is sympathetic to its cause. In fact, in the recent Rajya Sabha nominations too, the BJP promoted film and sports personalities such as Vijayendra Prasad, PT Usha and Ilayaraja.
