Nikhil Kumaraswamy to Contest Channapatna By-Poll
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has announced Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union Minister and Karnataka JD(S) chief HD Kumaraswamy, as their candidate for the upcoming Channapatna by-poll. Nikhil, who is also the JD(S) State Youth Unit President, will face CP Yogeshwara, a recent Congress member, in the election.
Background
HD Kumaraswamy previously defeated Yogeshwara in the 2018 and 2023 assembly polls from Channapatna. The seat became vacant after HD Kumaraswamy won from the Mandya parliamentary segment in the last Lok Sabha elections.
Announcement Details
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced Nikhil’s candidacy during a press conference, expressing confidence in winning all three seats in the upcoming by-polls. He stated, “We have announced Nikhil Kumaraswamy as NDA candidate. We are going to win all three seats…”
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy added that the decision was made with the blessings of BS Yediyurappa and other leaders, emphasizing that it was not solely his decision but also due to party workers’ pressure.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s Response
Nikhil Kumaraswamy expressed his confidence in the Channapatna constituency, stating, “I have a lot of confidence in the Channapatna constituency people. They will bless me.”
Congress Candidate
Meanwhile, Congress candidate Yogeshwara filed his nomination for the by-poll in the presence of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
Election Schedule
The Election Commission of India announced by-polls for 48 Assembly constituencies and two Parliamentary seats, scheduled in two phases alongside the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections. Voting for the first phase will occur on November 13, and the second phase on November 20, with counting on November 23.
Doubts Revealed
Nikhil Kumaraswamy -: Nikhil Kumaraswamy is the son of HD Kumaraswamy, who is a Union Minister in India. He is a politician and is contesting in the Channapatna by-poll.
Channapatna By-Poll -: A by-poll, or by-election, is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections. Channapatna is a town in Karnataka, India, where this by-poll is taking place.
BS Yediyurappa -: BS Yediyurappa is a senior politician in India and a former Chief Minister of Karnataka, a state in India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
NDA -: NDA stands for National Democratic Alliance, which is a coalition of political parties in India led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
CP Yogeshwara -: CP Yogeshwara is a politician in India who recently joined the Congress party. He is contesting against Nikhil Kumaraswamy in the Channapatna by-poll.
HD Kumaraswamy -: HD Kumaraswamy is a prominent Indian politician and a Union Minister. He is also the father of Nikhil Kumaraswamy.
Lok Sabha -: Lok Sabha is the lower house of India’s Parliament. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected to represent the people of India.
Election Commission -: The Election Commission is an independent authority in India responsible for administering election processes in the country. It ensures free and fair elections.
