Channapatna By-Election: Yogeshwar to be NDA candidate?

Team Udayavani, Oct 23, 2024, 9:12 AM IST

Bengaluru: The announcement of the candidate for the Channapatna Assembly by-election under the NDA alliance is expected on Wednesday. BJP leaders have reportedly started lobbying in Delhi to secure the nomination for C.P. Yogeshwar.

According to BJP sources, there is a possibility that HD Kumaraswamy may agree to consider Yogeshwar as the alliance candidate. While BJP leaders are actively pushing for this, Yogeshwar has not yet made any definitive decision, even though the deadline has passed. BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra has held telephone discussions with Yogeshwar, advising him not to make any hasty decisions and to remain optimistic about the possibility of securing the ticket.

Sources said, Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has also sent messages to BJP national leaders in Delhi regarding the matter. BJP leaders have briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah through Union Minister Prahlad Joshi about the situation in Channapatna, emphasizing that Yogeshwar is a winnable candidate.

The BJP leadership has stressed the importance of not losing the constituency under any circumstances. Meanwhile, state leaders have expressed dissatisfaction to the BJP high command about Kumaraswamy’s indecision over the last two months.

Samajwadi Party offers ticket to Yogeshwar?

Ramanagara: Adding an unexpected twist to the Channapatna by-election, C.P. Yogeshwar has reportedly obtained a ‘B Form’ from the Samajwadi Party, raising speculation about his next move. This development has sparked curiosity about whether he will contest the election from the Samajwadi Party.

In 2013, after leaving the BJP, Yogeshwar joined the Congress but was denied a ticket. He eventually contested and won from the Samajwadi Party, later rejoining Congress. He has since returned to the BJP.

As the battle for the ticket continues, photos of Yogeshwar receiving the Samajwadi Party ticket have been circulating widely. It remains to be seen whether Yogeshwar will contest from the Samajwadi Party again or if this is a strategy to gain leverage against the NDA and Congress.