Karnataka By-Polls: Congress vs BJP
In Bengaluru, Karnataka, a political battle is heating up as the Congress and BJP prepare for the upcoming by-polls. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is confident that the Congress will win all three contested seats. He stated, “We have confidence that we will win the three seats. The Congress government has done well.”
Congress Candidates Announced
The Congress party has announced its candidates for the Karnataka state assembly by-elections. E Annapurna will contest the Sandur (ST) seat, while CP Yogeshwara will run for Channapatna. CP Yogeshwara, a former BJP leader and five-time MLA from Channapatna, joined the Congress recently. His nomination was filed in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
Channapatna: A Key Battle
The Channapatna seat is a significant battleground between two influential Vokkaliga leaders: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. The NDA has nominated Nikhil Kumaraswamy, HD Kumaraswamy’s son, for this seat.
Shiggaon Constituency
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan as the candidate for the Shiggaon constituency. Pathan will face BJP’s Bharat Bommai, son of former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
By-Polls Schedule
The by-polls are scheduled for November 13, alongside elections in 47 assembly constituencies and the Wayanad parliamentary seat in Kerala. The vote counting will occur on November 23, as per the Election Commission of India.
Doubts Revealed
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It is known for its rich culture, history, and beautiful landscapes.
By-Polls -: By-polls, or by-elections, are elections held to fill political offices that have become vacant between general elections. They are important because they can change the balance of power in a government.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician from the Indian National Congress party. He is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Congress -: The Indian National Congress is one of the major political parties in India. It has a long history and has been in power many times since India’s independence.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is another major political party in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently the ruling party at the national level.
HD Kumaraswamy -: HD Kumaraswamy is a politician from Karnataka and a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party. He has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka in the past.
NDA -: NDA stands for National Democratic Alliance, which is a coalition of political parties in India led by the BJP. They work together to contest elections and form governments.
November 13 -: November 13 is the date when the by-polls in Karnataka are scheduled to take place. People will vote on this day to choose their representatives.
November 23 -: November 23 is the date when the results of the by-polls will be announced. This is when we will know which candidates have won the elections.
