He told reporters here on Sunday, ``I aspired to contest from Chikodi, for the constituency has been classified as general after a long gap. 

But the party had decided to renominate legislator Prakash Hukkeri, who was successful in the last elections.

The party would have considered various aspects while alloting the ticket, he said. On differences between him and Prakash Hukkeri, Mr Kore said they were personal.