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The second phase of elections in Karnataka s 14 remaining Lok Sabha seats is set to see a showdown between the ruling Congress and the BJP, with the JD(S) supporting the BJP. This phase covers northern districts, and the JD(S) is not contesting. In the 2019 polls, the BJP swept these seats. Over 2.59 crore voters are eligible, and security arrangements are in place. Prominent candidates include former CMs and Union Ministers. The Congress hopes to put up a strong fight, while the BJP aims to maintain its dominance, making this a crucial election for both parties. ....
At the forefront of this electoral battleground stand Pralhad Joshi of the BJP and Vinod Asooti representing the Indian National Congress (INC), emerging as prominent contenders in the fray. ....
The Lingayat-dominated Kittur Karnataka region, popularly known as Mumbai-Karnataka, has become a BJP stronghold over the past two decades. With the upcoming elections witnessing a tight contest between the BJP and Congress, the outcome hinges on the voting behavior of the Lingayat community, a dominant force in many constituencies. ....
India News: Pralhad Joshi faces a challenge in Dharwad from Congress's Asooti, supported by Lingayat seer Swami. Asooti unites Ahinda votes against Joshi, while B ....