It's DK Shivakumar vs BJP's R Ashoka, Congress Leader's Nomination Accepted
NDTV
DK Shivakumar, who is a seven-time MLA from Kanakapura, had filed his nomination papers on Monday amid a show of strength by his supporters.
The Election Commission on Friday accepted the nomination of Congress state president DK Shivakumar for the Kanakapura assembly constituency, clearing the way for a high-profile contest between him and Revenue Minister R Ashoka of the BJP.
DK Shivakumar, who is a seven-time MLA from Kanakapura, had filed his nomination papers on Monday amid a show of strength by his supporters.
On Thursday, as a precautionary measure in case his nomination was cancelled, his brother and Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh, also filed his papers for the same constituency as a backup candidate.
The Congress leader is facing multiple investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Income Tax (IT) department in connection with alleged money laundering and tax evasion cases.
