A priest at the historic Srimukhalingam temple, Naidugari Rajasekhar, filed his nomination papers for the post of the Vice-President in the presence of Lok Sabha Secretary-General Utpal Kumar Singh, in New Delhi on Saturday.
His nomination papers were accepted by the officials concerned.
Mr. Rajasekhar, who wanted to highlight the greatness of the temple located in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam, had recently filed his nomination papers for the President’s post, but they were rejected on technical grounds.
“The temple, built in the 10th century, is considered the Varanasi of South India. There is a need to spread awareness on the importance of the temple and preserve it. That is why I am contesting the all-important election without thinking about its outcome,” Mr. Rajasekhar said.
In the past, he had contested for the Srikakulam Lok Sabha seat and MLC seat.
“I will continue to use elections as a platform to highlight the Lord Siva’s temple,” he added.
