VIDEO: Deccan's Gopinath a candidate in Indian elections

G R Gopinath (above), founder of Indian low-cost carrier Deccan, is contesting in India's parliamentary elections. Better known as Capt Gopi, he sold his stake to Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines in 2007 and Deccan was renamed Kingfisher Red last year. He now plans to start up a cargo airline, Deccan Cargo, in May.

Contesting as an independent in the Bangalore South Constituency, he says in his official campaign website that he has thrown his hat into the ring in frustration at "the state of affairs in the political arena". He plans to start a "citizen's committee for civic issues, fight corruption and promise good governance". This is his second foray into the political arena after unsuccessfully contesting for a state assembly seat in 1994.

Voting will take place in the constituency on 23 April, but Capt Gopi probably has some long odds given that he is just one of 20 candidates for the seat. He also has to manage without the resources of the major political parties - an important factor in every Indian election.

To seem him in action on the campaign trail, click on the following videos. Good luck Capt Gopi!