Karnataka By-Elections: A Critical Contest for Congress
The Election Commission has announced by-elections on April 9 for the vacant Davanagere South and Bagalkote seats in Karnataka, necessitated by the deaths of Congress MLAs Shamanur Shivashankarappa and H Y Meti. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, with a keen contest expected.
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The Election Commission announced on Sunday that by-elections for the vacant assembly constituencies in Davanagere South and Bagalkote, Karnataka, will occur on April 9.
The vacancies arose due to the deaths of Congress MLAs Shamanur Shivashankarappa and H Y Meti, both respected and former ministers. Voting results will be counted on May 4, according to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who revealed the schedule in New Delhi.
These elections will test the strength of the ruling Congress party, which aims to retain its hold while facing challenges from opposition parties. The by-elections follow the Representation of the People Act provisions.
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