Actor Raja Joined Congress

Hyderabad Jan 27:Tollywood Film Star Raja who debuted with 'O chinadana' has deciding to join the Congress party and campaign for it for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.Raja Said "Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy is a man with vision. His service to mankind is what basically attracted me towards him and also the Congress," .

Asserting that he would not contest the ensuing elections, Raja, who hails from the port city of
Visakhapatnam, said he would campaign for the Congress.

The young hero, who shot into fame with the runaway hit 'Anand', said it would henceforth be a mix of film career and politics for him.

The actor said the Congress government's welfare schemes, particularly in health care and education also drew him towards the party.

"I am basically interested in taking up social work, particularly activities related to girl child education and health care. I hope the government will support me in my endeavours," he said.

"A scheme like Arogya Sri health insurance is a real boon to the people, particularly the poor who cannot otherwise afford costly treatment in corporate hospitals. Thanks to the scheme, many lives are being saved," the 30-year-old star said.