Channapatna By-Polls: A Political Tug-of-War

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, JD(S) leader, commented on BJP leader C P Yogeeshwara's switch to Congress before the Channapatna by-polls. Speculations surround the NDA candidate announcement, as Yogeeshwara seeks a BJP ticket and JD(S) and BJP leaders discuss alliance dynamics amidst electoral strategies for the November by-polls.

Political tensions rise in Karnataka as Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the son of JD(S) leader and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, addresses the upcoming Channapatna by-polls. On Wednesday, he revealed that an announcement regarding the NDA candidate will soon follow discussions between BJP and JD(S) leaders.

In a dramatic twist, BJP leader C P Yogeeshwara exited the party to join Congress, a move Nikhil claims was anticipated due to the party's struggle to find a suitable candidate internally. Speculations increase as Congress considers Yogeeshwara a viable contender for the November 13 by-polls.

Despite efforts by both BJP and JD(S) to retain Yogeeshwara within their ranks, he opted for Congress, citing disagreements with Kumaraswamy's candidate support strategies. This development has stirred political debates, with voters eager to see the impact of these shifting alliances in the upcoming elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)