A few renowned writers and theatre personalities have come together here to support Congress and campaign against BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

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Several well-known Kannada writers including Girish Karnad have openly supported Congress saying it is the only party which can prevent BJP from coming to the power at the Center.

Girish Karnad has openly endorsed the Bangalore South candidate Nandan Nilekani contesting on a Congress ticket. Karnad has started campaigning for him since Sunday.

The 75-year-old along with the famous writer K Marulasiddappa and Nilekani's wife Rohini Nilekani were seen seeking votes for Congress at JP Nagar.

Prominent Kannada film artist and politician Mukhyamantri Chandru, who recently joined Congress, after he was not given any prominent position in BJP, also participated in the campaign.

"Our intention is that communal forces like BJP should never come to power. We are against Narendra Modi. For this, a few responsible citizens like us including Girish Karnad, GK Govinda Rao and others decided to campaign against the BJP and support Congress," K Marulasiddappa told dna.