Mysuru: Rationalist Prof K S Bhagwan will be contesting election to the Legislative Council from South Graduates’ constituency, as an independent.

The election is scheduled to be held on June 9 for which Bhagwan would be filing his nomination by May 16.

Speaking to mediapersons he told,” I have been practicing the principles of Buddha, Basava and Ambedkar throughout my life in the last 40 years. I?appeal to the voters to support me.”

President of Dalit?Welfare Society, Shantaraju said that the Upper House of the state legislature is the perfect forum for thinkers.

Organizations like Federation of Progressive Dalit Organisations, Federation of?Dalit?Organisations, Kannada Sene and Buddha,?Basava and Ambedkar?Balaga have extended their whole-hearted support to Bhagwan.