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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Mar 26: On the last day of filing nominations, Congress candidate from Udupi-Chikmagalur constituency Jayaprakash Hegde submitted his papers at the DC's office here on Wednesday March 26.
Jayaprakash Hegde was accompanied by union minister Oscar Fernandes, his wife Blossom, Chikmagalur Congress district president D L Vijaykumar and party leader Motamma.
Addressing reporters after filing the nomination, J P Hegde said, "I am confident of winning by a margin of around one lac votes."
"The work I have done and the rapport I have maintained with the people of the constituency are my strengths. I am sure that they will support me this time too," he added.
Commenting on Independent MLA Halady Srinivas Shetty, he said, "Only some of his supporters have joined BJP, but most are neutral like Halady."
"The party workers are united and their efforts will bring us victory," he said.
District incharge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake and a large number of supporters were present.
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