Cardiologist C.N. Manjunath, former head of State-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, has entered the fray as the BJP Lok Sabha candidate for Bengaluru Rural leading to a tough competition in the upcoming elections. A bastion of the Congress, this constituency has attracted attention as Dr. Manjunath is making his political debut by taking on three-term MP D.K. Suresh.
In an interview with The Hindu, he speaks about the circumstances that led to his entry into politics. He describes his plunge into politics as the ‘people’s choice’. Being the son-in-law of the JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, Dr. Manjunath is contesting on the BJP ticket rather than the JD(S).
Excerpts from the interview:
