Party plans to rope in big names in Kannada films to woo voters

February 1 is the first day to file nominations for Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) polls and all political parties are gearing up for it.

Acting on CM Yedyurappa's campaign mantra, state Janata Dal (Secular) has decided to rope in stars from Kannada film industry for the campaigning exercise.

Since JD (S) doesn't have too many leaders enjoying stardom as compared to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and also the Congress, it has set its eyes on sandalwood to campaign for the party in their respective wards.

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