Actor Vishal (Source: Facebook) Actor Vishal (Source: Facebook)In a surprise development, Tamil actor Vishal has announced his intention of contesting in the RK Nagar bypoll, which is scheduled to be held on December 21. However, it is not yet known that whether the actor will contest as an Independent or as a candidate of established political parties. Vishal, the President of Tamil Film Producers Council, has been vocal in his criticism of political parties and the prevailing political situation in the state. The by-election to RK Nagar seat was necessitated after the death of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on December 5 last year. The bypoll was to be held in April, but it was cancelled amid allegations of corruption and charges of bribing voters.

Source: Indian Express December 02, 2017 13:18 UTC