Close contest between three-time MLA and new face with family legacy
The Bagalkot Assembly bypoll, triggered by the death of former Minister H.Y. Meti, is a tight race between Veerabhadrayya aka Viranna Charantimath of the BJP and first-timer Umesh Hullappa Meti of the Congress. The Congress chose Umesh, who had been handling grievances of rural voters, after internal struggles among his siblings. The BJP hopes to capitalize on recent law and order disturbances by appealing to Hindu votes, while a Congress leader believes the incident will unite factions. Key issues include compensation for land lost to the Upper Krishna Project and expansion of irrigated areas for the third phase of the project. The constituency has seen a significant increase in voters since 1952.
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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