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Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
The Congress did not field former chief minister Siddharamaiah from Kolar assembly constituency and instead fielded Kothur G Manjunath from the seat, according to the list.
BJP apparently ignored his request and gave Athani ticket to sitting MLA Mahesh Kumathalli.
Party announced candidates for 212 of the total 224 seats
Kharge described the meeting as historic and stated that it was decided to unite all parties to fight upcoming polls together.
There is a likelihood of releasing it this evening but since there are more discussions to happen, it could be released on Tuesday or Wednesday, Bommai told reporters.
There is no mention of Kolar, the second seat from where senior party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, wants to contest, in addition to Varuna, where his name is already cleared.
Karnataka Congress president D Shivakumar said several BJP and JD(S) leaders joining the party ahead of the polls is evidence that public sentiment is in favour of the party and it will come to power.
CPM leader challenged UDF candidate's win in the 2021 Assembly election from Tripunithura constituency.
The term of the 224-member Karnataka Assembly ends on May 24.
The Election Commission is yet to announce the schedule for assembly polls in the southern state.
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