MDN is the reason behind my entry into politics: CM

CM Siddaramaiah recalls early years of politics at launch of T.N. Seetharam's autobiography. He credits Prof. Nanjundaswamy for inspiring him to join Samajwadi Yuva Janasabha and start his political career. CM fondly remembers visiting Lankesh Patrike office and discussions with students interested in politics.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah went down memory lane and recalled his early years of politics during the launch of the autobiography by writer and film-maker T.N. Seetharam on Sunday.

Releasing Mr. Seetharam’s autobiography “Nenapina Putagalu” at Bengaluru, he said, “Mr. Seetharam is a close friend with almost 40 years of association. I used to visit Lankesh Patrike office. While I was a law student, farmers’ leader Prof. M.D. Nanjundaswamy was a law college professor. He used to hold discussions with the students who were interested in politics.” These discussions had inspired him into politics and he became a member of Samajwadi Yuva Janasabha, he said. “Prof. Nanjundaswamy is the reason behind my political career,” the Chief Minister said.