Addressing reporters here, he said JD(S) workers are also in a state of confusion in the Bangalore Rural segment, and people there know well about D K Suresh and Shivakumar. "They (BJP-JDS) want to show their strength and that they are united by bringing Amit Shah there. Why didn t they hold both parties joint workers meetings till now? Just because the leaders have come together will the workers come together?" he asked, as he expressed confidence about his brother s win from the segment once again.
The Bengaluru Rural seat is poised for a unique contest between two candidates sharing the same name, Dr. CN Manjunath. One of them, a renowned cardiologist, successfully developed the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research into one of Asia s largest heart hospitals. He is contesting as a BJP candidate against DK Suresh, the sole Congress winner in Karnataka s 2019 LS polls.
There was stiff competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the Chief Minister s post after the Assembly election results in May last year, and the Congress had managed to convince the latter and made him the Deputy Chief Minister.
Bengaluru News Live Updates: As Karnataka grapples under drought, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has banned the use of potable water in swimming pools. In case of violation of the order, a fine of Rs 5000 will be imposed and a complaint will be filed against the pool owner in the concerned police station.