13th May 2023, Mumbai : Following the Congress’ significant victory in Karnataka, actor Kamal Haasan wrote a message to party leader Rahul Gandhi on Twitter. Kamal highlighted Mahatma Gandhi as an example and shared a photo of himself and Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. Today’s election results are being announced, and it looks that Congress will easily win the state.
On the occasion, Kamal wrote, “Shri @RahulGandhi ji, Heartiest Congratulations for this significant victory! Just as Gandhiji, you walked your way into people’s hearts and as he did you demonstrated that in your gentle way you can shake the powers of the world -with love and humility. Your credible and creditable approach, without bravado or chest thumping has ushered a breath of fresh air for the people.”
“You trusted the people of Karnataka to reject divisiveness, who in turn have unitedly reciprocated by placing their faith in you. Kudos for not just the victory but also for the manner of victory,” he also added.
Rahul Gandhi congratulated the people of Karnataka during a press conference at the Congress party headquarters in New Delhi and said that “On the one side, there was the strength of crony capitalism and on the other, there was the power of the impoverished people. Power overcomes strength. In the Karnataka fight, hatred or abuse were not Congress’ weapons. We fought for the issues of the people,” he also added.
Congress is now leading or winning in 136 of the 224 assembly seats, which is more than the necessary 113. With the victory, BJP has left the state. Karnataka held a single phase of voting. The state’s top election official reported a 73.19 percent voter turnout.
Even before the elections, Kamal Haasan has been expressing his support for Rahul Gandhi. During the Bharat Jodo Yatra in New Delhi, the actor had accompanied Rahul Gandhi. Following their stroll together, Kamal tweeted images of Rahul Gandhi walking alongside him. “Walking to connect the legacy of our glorious past with our bright future @RahulGandhi @maiamofficial #BharatJodoYatra #MakkalNeedhiMaiam.” Besides him, several other actors were also seen joining the Congress leader during his walk.
-by Kashvi Gala