Bangalore, Jan 10 (IANS) Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, whose net worth is estimated at over $1 billion, Friday ended speculation about his foray into politics, saying he is joining the Congress and ready to contest Lok Sabha polls if the party gives him a ticket.
"If Congress gives ticket, I will contest (Lok Sabha polls)," Nilekani, now head of the Unique Identification Authority of India, told reporters here.
He said the talks were on to decide from which constituency he can contest.
This is the first time that the 58-year-old technocrat confirmed his intention to join the Congress and contest election.
Late last month, Congress' Karnataka unit chief G. Parameshwara had revealed that Nilekani had met him and expressed desire to join the party and contest the Lok Sabha polls.
Speculation in Congress circles is that the party may field him from Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency, now held by Bharatiya Janata Party's H. N. Ananth Kumar.
In October last year, Forbes magazine estimated Nilekani's worth at around $1.3 billion.
President, PM condemn Paris attack (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday condemned the terror attack on a French satirical magazine that left at least 11 people dead.Expressing
Lucknow will be fought on Vajpayee's legacy (Election Special)
Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's name evokes a lot of respect here and the contest for Lucknow, from where BJP president and former state chief minister
Maharashtra legislative council chairman loses trust vote
Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Maharashtra legislative council chairman Shivajirao Deshmukh of the Congress lost a no-confidence motion brought against him on Monday.The Nationalist Congress Party had
Thalaivar 171: Shirt open, four gold watches in his hands, stylish Rajinikanth in the look of 'Thalaivar 171'
Thalaivar 171 First Poster: Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has given blockbuster films like Master, Vikram, and Leo, is in the news for South cinema superstar Rajinikanth starrer film Thalaivar 171.
Operation Silkyara: The patience of the workers trapped in the tunnel for six days is now giving way... They said - when will you take us out?
The patience of the workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel for the last five days is now wearing thin. He is asking when will you throw us out. MD Rizwan, who is doing welding work in the tunnel, gave
UN expressed concern over spreading hatred and false rumors on social media, said- understand the responsibilities of the company
The United Nations has expressed concern over the spread of hate and misinformation on social media networks. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday that we are deeply concerned about how
UP Election 2022: Congress's recruitment legislation youth manifesto, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released
All India Congress Committee has released an eight-point manifesto for Uttar Pradesh in New Delhi, focusing on the youth in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections 2022. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the
Attack on Lalu's daughter Kangna: Rohini said- The queen of fake Jhansi looks like a traitor, you are a slave of power
Lalu Yadav's daughter Dr. Rohini Acharya has now launched a scathing attack on actress Kangana Ranaut's statement that the country got independence in 2014. Rohini made several tweets without naming
40 million people are struggling with anxiety: accept it instead of getting upset, it is beneficial to hold your breath for 6 seconds
In today's fast-paced life, people often face stress and anxiety. Some are worried about their work and some are worried about their family. In America alone, 40 million people are suffering from an
Dilip Patil to be Maharashtra's home minister, replaced by Anil Deshmukh on charges of recovery
Dilip Valse Patil may be the new Home Minister of Maharashtra. He will take over the post following the resignation of Anil Deshmukh, surrounded by allegations of recovery of Rs 100 crore. Dilip Valse
