Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)
Bengaluru, Apr 16: BJP, which was waiting for the Congress to release its list of candidates for the assembly election in the state, held a meeting of the Central Election Committee on Sunday April15 at New Delhi. As per information, it has finalized the names of 80 candidates. In all likelihood, this list will be out today.
BJP is closely watching dissent and rumbling within Congress circles as a result of the release of its first list. Reportedly, several Congress leaders who have been deprived of ticket have contacted BJP. V R Sudarshan from Kolar and Prasanna Kumar from Pulakeshinagar here are said to be cozying up to BJP with the expectation of getting ticket from that party.
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In many constituencies, many who were refused tickets by the Congress are likely to enter the election fray by revolting against the party. BJP plans to cash in on the opportunity provided by such division of votes by fielding suitable candidates in these constituencies.