Political Chess in Karnataka: Yogeeshwara's Bold Move

BJP leader C P Yogeeshwara resigned from Karnataka Legislative Council to contest Channapatna by-poll. With the BJP ceding the seat to JD(S), Yogeeshwara plans to run as an independent, facing coalition and party pressure. The deadline for nominations is October 25 with political dynamics in flux.

C P Yogeeshwara, a senior BJP leader, has vacated his position in the Karnataka Legislative Council to make a bid in the Channapatna Assembly by-poll slated for November 13. This political maneuver adds intrigue to an already tense electoral climate.

Despite BJP's decision to concede the Channapatna seat to coalition partner JD(S), Yogeeshwara seeks to leverage his past victories and run independently. The seasoned politician remains engaged with BJP, hoping to secure nomination as an NDA candidate while appealing for support from coalition leaders.

As the nomination deadline of October 25 approaches, political complexities increase. With the Channapatna seat left vacant by current Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, Yogeeshwara's decision underscores the volatile nature of Karnataka's political landscape, with speculations of potential shifts to Congress adding further layers of uncertainty.

(With inputs from agencies.)