The constitutency has a large number of reputed educational institutions and an equal number of bars and wine stores. The constitutency this time is likely to witness a triangular contest.
Chamarajpet constituency lies in the central business district of the city. It has number of slums and underdeveloped areas dwelled mainly by religious minorities. Former Wakf minister Zameer Ahmed has represented the constituency once and he is contesting again. His opponents are Shamsundar Gayakwad of BJP & Syed Amhed of Congress.
Total candidates in fray after scrutiny: 12; Others- Indira Jayaram (JD-S), Madhesh C (BSP); S Gangamma (Swarna Yuga); B V Putte Gowda (JD-U); Prafulla Srinivas (SP); D Ramaiah (Lok Paritran); Prashanth N, B S Vijaykumar, M N Sreeram & Sugandaraje Urs (All Independents)
KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES: VIJAYANAGAR
Voter Population: 2,50,229 (as on today) Men: 1,32,026 Women: 1,18,203
Total BBMP wards: 6; KP Agrahara, Vijayangar, RPC Layout, Athiguppe, Galianjaneya, Bapujinagar Returning Officer: K C Sreeramaiah; Ph: 9448008035
Vijayanagar constituency mainly comprises of middle and upper middle class voters.
M Krishnappa, who unsuccessfully contested 2004 general elections from Bangalore south constituency, is the Congress candidate. His main opponent is BJP’s Pramila Nesargi.
