The BJP high command, which has made new experiments in the state assembly elections, has given a ‘double risk’ to influential ministers R.Ashoka and V. Somanna. The party’s high command has fielded them against D. K. Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah respectively. In the BJP’s first list published, the names of these two have drawn attention against the stalwarts. The names of these two senior ministers are the BJP’s clear message against the politics of ‘alliance and adjustment’. Also, the BJP faces a formidable vote share challenge in Varuna and Kanakpura constituencies.

Published report: In national newspapers Lokmat and New Delhi’s Amrit India

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