NEW DELHI: The counting of votes for Karnataka’s high-stakes by-polls in Sandur, Shiggaon, and Channapatna is underway. In Channapatna, an intense battle is unfolding between JD(S) candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy, grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, and Congress’ C.P. Yogeshwara, a five-time MLA and former minister. Early trends show C.P. Yogeshwara taking a slight lead.
Polling, held on November 13, saw an impressive voter turnout of 88.81% in Channapatna, highlighting the constituency’s significance.
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Actor Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s campaign has drawn attention due to his family’s political legacy and the JD(S)’s stakes in the region. On the other hand, Yogeshwara, also an actor-turned-politician, switched to the Congress from the BJP before his nomination, bringing added drama to this contest.
As vote counting progresses, Channapatna remains a focal point, with its outcome poised to influence Karnataka’s political landscape. Updates are awaited as the battle intensifies.
