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Mysuru/Madikeri: The Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency holds significant prominence, with the political showdown between the BJP and Congress escalating to a substantial level. This is largely attributed to the fact that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hails from Mysuru, amplifying the political importance of this constituency.
In a significant move, both the Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) this elections have reshuffled their candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in the Mysuru-Kodagu constituency. This strategic maneuvering underscores the political stakes at play in one of Karnataka's key electoral battlegrounds.
The BJP has chosen to replace its incumbent two-time MP, Pratap Simha, with Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family. Similarly, the Congress party has fielded M. Lakshman as its nominee, replacing former MP C.H. Vijayashankar who contested the 2019 election.
The selection of candidates for the Mysuru-Kodagu seat holds particular significance for both parties, given that Mysuru is the hometown of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who represents the Varuna Assembly seat. The recent nominations of Yaduveer and Lakshman indicate a concerted effort by both parties to consolidate their positions in this politically influential region.
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, though new to electoral politics, carries with him the legacy of his father, the late Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, who represented the Mysuru Lok Sabha seat multiple times as a Congress nominee. Conversely, Lakshman brings his experience as a seasoned Congress spokesperson and a previous contender in Legislative Council and Assembly elections.
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The Mysuru-Kodagu parliamentary seat has historically witnessed a direct contest between the Congress and BJP nominees in recent Lok Sabha elections. While the BJP emerged victorious in 2014 and 2019, the Congress secured the seat in 2009. The upcoming election promises to be another closely fought battle, with both parties vying for supremacy.
The Congress's decision to field Lakshman, a member of the politically influential Vokkaliga community, reflects its strategy to regain lost ground in the region. With Vokkaliga votes playing a pivotal role in previous BJP victories, the Congress aims to leverage Lakshman's candidacy to sway this crucial demographic in its favor.
As the electoral landscape evolves in Mysuru-Kodagu, the stage is set for a fiercely contested battle, where candidate selection could prove to be the decisive factor in shaping the outcome of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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