Mysuru, May 26 -- MLC A.H. Vishwanath slams choice of Tamannaah as Soap Ambassador, says waste of public money

MLC A.H. Vishwanath has strongly objected to the appointment of actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the Brand Ambassador of Mysore Sandal Soap, a product of the State-owned Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL).

Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House in Mysuru this morning, Vishwanath questioned the rationale behind selecting a non-Kannadiga actress when the State has its own celebrated actors and actresses.

"Don't we have popular stars here? What about Rachita Ram, Aishwarya Rai or Rashmika Mandanna - aren't they Kannadigas? Late Puneeth Rajkumar had served as the Brand Ambassador for KMF (Karnataka Milk Federati...