Karnataka Bypolls: Congress Keeps It Within Family; Nominates Umesh Meti and Samarth Mallikarjun

Congress turns to legacy, BJP builds on cadre ahead of April 9 Karnataka bypolls

The seats fell vacant following the deaths of sitting Congress MLAs, making these contests heavily influenced by sympathy and local leadership factors rather than state-wide political trends

Congress fields Umesh Meti, Samarth Mallikarjun for Karnataka bye-elections

Congress on Sunday nominated Umesh Meti and Samarth Mallikarjun for bye-elections in Karnataka's Bagalkot and Davanagere South constituencies.

Congress bets on family legacy in crucial Karnataka bypolls amid internal friction

The Congress has finalised its candidates for the Karnataka bypolls, choosing Samarth Mallikarjun for Davanagere South and Umesh Meti for Bagalkot. While the move ensures family continuity, it has sparked significant pushback from minority leaders.

Congress continues 'parivarvaad', gives tickets to late MLAs families for Karnataka bypolls

BENGALURU: The Congress party decided to continue with its legacy of family oriented politics in Karnataka with the announcement of Samarth Mallikarju.

Karnataka bypolls: Congress keeps it within family; nominates Umesh Meti and Samarth Mallikarjun

Umesh Meti will fight to retain his father H.Y. Meti’s seat and Samarth Mallikarjun will enter the fray to protect his grandfather Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s legacy.

Karnataka bypolls: Congress backs Samarth after talks; leadership signals unity amid Muslim outreach push

The AICC general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala held a meeting with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, Mallikarjun and Zameer Ahmed Khan.