Karnataka Minister MTB Nagaraj performs ‘Nagin dance’ for voters, video goes viral

Nagaraj, had gone with his supporters in Hoskote seeking votes for Congress candidate and former union minister Veerappa Moily who is contesting from the Chikkaballapura Lok Sabha constituency.

author-image
Raghwendra Shukla
Updated On
New Update
Karnataka Minister MTB Nagaraj performs ‘Nagin dance’ for voters, video goes viral

Nagraj, popularly known as MTB by his supporters, was ranked the richest MLA in the country by the Association for Democratic Reforms. (Screengrab)

Politicians are leaving no stone unturned to woo voters ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019. Some like Karnataka Housing Minister MTB Nagaraj even dance to popular tunes. A video of Nagaraj, whose name means King Cobra, is going viral in which he can be seen dancing to a popular tune from the Hindi movie 'Nagin' much to the amusement of people at Hoskote.

Nagaraj, had gone with his supporters in Hoskote seeking votes for Congress candidate and former union minister Veerappa Moily who is contesting from the Chikkaballapura Lok Sabha constituency. One his convoy reached Katigenahalli village, the music band following him started playing the famous 'Nagin' tune from the 1954 Hindi movie.

The tune charmed the Congress leader too and Nagaraj started to gyrate. Soon his supporters too began dancing with him and the performance went on for about 10 minutes.

The minister stopped only after those accompanying him asked to slow down in view of his age. The dance video has now gone viral on the internet. This is not the first time that the minister has exhibited his dance skills in public. He had done it earlier too during religious events in Hoskote.

The minister, popularly known as MTB by his supporters, was ranked the richest MLA in the country by the Association for Democratic Reforms, an NGO, last year which said his assets were valued at over Rs 1,000 crore.         

Karnataka goes to the polls in two phases on April 18 and 23.

Karnataka Lok Sabha elections MTB Nagaraj Nagin Dance video Hoskote