Bypolls: BJP ahead in candidate selection, Congress weighs options
BJP has announced its candidates for the by-elections in Bagalkot and Davangere South constituencies, with Veerabhadrayya Charantimath nominated for Bagalkot and Srinivas T. Dasakariyappa for Davangere South. The Congress party is yet to finalize its candidates, facing internal conflicts within the Meti family over the ticket. Meanwhile, pressure from the Muslim community in Davangere South is increasing for a candidate from their community. The last date for filing nomination papers is March 23rd and the elections will be held on April 9th with the results announced on May 4th.
5 APR 2026
— The Hindu
R. Ashok accuses D.K. Shivakumar of indirectly aiding the BJP in the upcoming bypolls, alleging senior Congress leaders are involved and demanding a fair election.
— The Hindu
The upcoming Davangere South byelection will hinge on the decision of minority voters, particularly Muslims, who are demanding representation and concerned about the lack of development.
— The Hindu
Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan began a campaign in Davangere to support the Congress candidate, Samarth Mallikarjun.
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