Air Deccan's Capt Gopinath to contest LS polls

Bangalore: Low-cost carrier Air Deccan founder Capt G R Gopinath will contest the Lok Sabha 2009 elections.

Gopinath, a pioneer of low-cost air travel, is likely to contest the polls from one of the constituencies in Bangalore, sources say.

However, it was not clear whether he would contest on a party's ticket or as an independent.

He is expected to make an announcement later on Thursday.