Ex Chief Ministers' Children, BJP Rebel To Battle For This Karnataka Seat
NDTV
BJP has fielded sitting MP BY Raghvendra, son of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa while Congress has fielded Geetha Shivarajkumar in the seat. Setting the stage for a triangular fight, BJP rebel leader KS Eshwarappa is contesting as an independent in the seat.
The Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka is gearing up for a three-way battle with children of former Chief Ministers and a veteran leader in the fray.
BJP has fielded sitting MP BY Raghvendra, son of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and brother of party state chief BY Vijayendra. While Congress has fielded Geetha Shivarajkumar in the seat. She is the daughter of former Chief Minister late S Bangarappa, sister of state Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa and wife of Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar.
Setting the stage for a triangular fight, BJP rebel leader KS Eshwarappa is contesting as an independent in the seat. Mr Eshwarappa was expelled from the BJP for six years following his decision to contest as an independent. The veteran leader has represented Shivamogga assembly five times.