There is a lot of excitement among JD(S) workers in Karnataka as Suraj Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda is likely to contest the December 10 Legislative Council polls in the state.
The Gowda family is said to be seriously contemplating giving a ticket to Suraj to contest Hassan.
Suraj, who is a doctor, is actively involved in politics in Hassan district, the native place of Deve Gowda.
Suraj is the second son of former minister HD Revanna, elder son of Deve Gowda.
Also Read | MLC polls for 25 seats to be held on December 10
Suraj's elder brother Prajwal Revanna is a Member of Parliament from the Hassan constituency.
His supporters explain that Suraj played a crucial role in the campaign during the last assembly elections to ensure his father's win.
Known as a reserved person, Suraj is always seen with party workers and never misses an invitation for birthdays and small occasions.
Suraj has confined his political activity to Hassan district.
JD(S) state president H.K. Kumaraswamy stated that, besides Suraj, the party is mulling many candidates and the final decision is yet to be taken.
However, Suraj's uncle and former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has said that no decision has been taken to field Suraj or any other candidate yet.
Suraj's mother Bhavani Revanna is a former Zilla Panchayat member. During her tenure as president of the Standing Committee on Education, Hassan district topped the list in the state in SSLC exam results.
Sources said she might also get a chance to contest.
Apart from Deve Gowda, six of his family members are into active politics in the state.
The JD(S), which is desperately trying to find a space in the state politics against the national parties, wants to dominate the politics of the native district of their family.
However, BJP delivered a blow to JD(S) by winning the Hassan Assembly constituency in the last elections. BJP MLA Preetam Gowda has been challenging the powerful Deve Gowda family in Hassan with the party's support.
Watch the latest DH Videos here:
Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels| Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks