Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who is also the JD(S) State Youth Unit President, is competing against CP Yogeshwara, who joined the Congress after resigning as BJP MLC recently.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Yediyurappa on Monday said that the people should teach Chief Minister Siddaramaiah a befitting lesson by securing victory for NDA candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy from the Channapatna Assembly constituency in the upcoming byelection.
With the Channapatna bye-election approaching, former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy took aim at Congress leaders on Sunday, declaring, "Thieves are uniting with thieves," to criticize what he views as politically motivated alliances.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlajeat an election campaign in Singarajipura on Friday urged voters to support NDA candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy in the upcoming election, emphasizing that this election is for a "good cause" and is focused on positive change and development.
Shivakumar also reminded voters of his past victories, adding, "The people of this district have elected me five times. I have also defeated HD Kumaraswamy. My nominee has also defeated HD Deve Gowda. He (HD Deve Gowda) should remember this."
Responding to Congress leaders who made light of the tears shed by H.D. Kumaraswamy and Nikhil Kumaraswamy during the Channapatna election campaign, former Prime Minister Deve Gowda stated that his family has endured hardships and emerged from poverty. "Tears are an inheritance in our family
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy made a direct accusation on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, accusing him of destroying the lives of Ganga Matsya community members, who once led a peaceful life by fishing in lakes.
Addressing a gathering, alongside BJP State President BY Vijayendra, Kumaraswamy promised that "just as Hubballi-Dharwad became twin cities, Channapatna and Ramanagara will also develop into twin industrial hubs."
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda indirectly expressed his anger against CP Yogeshwar, calling him a "converted Congress gentleman." Yogeshwar is the congress candidate from Channapattana by-poll constituency
Stating that people vote on the basis of performance, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Monday that all those who played political game of chess are doomed.