On Tuesday, the BJP declared its first list of 189 candidates for the polls. The list included 52 new faces. At least nine legislators, including ministers Angara (Sullia constituency) and Anand Singh (Vijayanagara), have not been fielded for the May 10 polls. Karnataka Assembly Election 2023: BJP Veteran Jagadish Shettar Meets Party President JP Nadda, Likely To Be Fielded in Upcoming Polls.