Yogeeshwara Strengthens Congress's Channapatna Bid Amid Political Showdown

Former Minister C P Yogeeshwara, transitioning from BJP to Congress, has filed his nomination for the Channapatna by-poll, accompanied by prominent Congress leaders. The by-election arises due to H D Kumaraswamy's Lok Sabha election win from Mandya. The contest sees Congress and JD(S)-BJP alliance vie for dominance.

In a political move reverberating through Karnataka, former Minister C P Yogeeshwara, after resigning from BJP, lodged his candidacy for the upcoming Channapatna by-election as a member of Congress. Accompanying him was a display of political clout, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other leading Congress figures.

This pivotal by-poll was necessitated by H D Kumaraswamy's ascent to the Lok Sabha, requiring the vacated Channapatna Assembly seat to be filled. It sets the stage for a direct electoral bout between Congress and the JD(S)-BJP alliance, intensifying the political contest in the region.

C P Yogeeshwara, a familiar face in Karnataka politics, appealed for a monumental victory, vowing development for Channapatna. Meanwhile, leaders lambasted Kumaraswamy for his perceived neglect of the constituency, urging voters to favor Congress for transformative change.

(With inputs from agencies.)