The Latest Breaking News from Shikaripura

Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly polls, BJP leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa gave up his stronghold seat of Shikaripura in favour of his son B.Y. Vijayendra. We look at how candidates from influential families fielded by political parties performed in this year’s state Assembly election.

The key constituencies to watch out for on the result day of the Karnataka elections 2023 are Varuna, Kanakapura, Shiggaon, Hubli-Darwad, Channapatna, Shikaripura, Chittapur, Ramanagara, and Chikmagalur. These are witnessing contests between the state’s political bigwigs will be influential in deciding the outcome of the largely three-way battle.

BENGALURU: Although assembly elections are a year away, two high profile constituencies — Shikaripura in Shivamogga and Varuna in Mysuru — are already in focus as they involve the prospects of former chief ministers BS Yediyurappa and Siddaramaiah.