<p> The new MP for Mandya Lok Sabha constituency will be declared this afternoon, and the main contenders, their supporters and voters are keeping their fingers crossed hoping for a positive outcomes.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The constituency was in the limelight as the Congress had fielded sitting MP and actor Ramya. Her presence added a glamour quotient to the segment. The constituency was also in news due to the absence of another ‘star’ politician Ambarish, the District in-charge Minister, due to his illness.<br /><br />In the beginning, since the election notification was issued, expectations were high on Ramya as she had stormed the JD(S) bastion in the by-election, held just a few months ago. But, later, rumours spread that the supporters of Ambarish were working against Ramya, due to various political and personal considerations.<br /><br />Expectations are also high on JD(S) nominee C S Puttaraju as factionism, which was rampant during the last by-election, was absent this time. It would be a miracle if BJP candidate B Shivalingaiah wins. So far, the BJP has won neither an Assembly nor a Lok Sabha election in the constituency. It has to be seen if the Modi wave has had any effect in the constituency.<br /><br />The constituency recorded 71.42 per cent polling this time, and 11,91,708 voters exercised their franchise. In the by-election, only 9,42,453 voters had cast their votes. So, the decision of the additional 2,49,255 voters becomes crucial now.<br /><br />Counting process will begin at 8 pm and is expected to conclude by afternoon.<br /><br /></p>
<p> The new MP for Mandya Lok Sabha constituency will be declared this afternoon, and the main contenders, their supporters and voters are keeping their fingers crossed hoping for a positive outcomes.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The constituency was in the limelight as the Congress had fielded sitting MP and actor Ramya. Her presence added a glamour quotient to the segment. The constituency was also in news due to the absence of another ‘star’ politician Ambarish, the District in-charge Minister, due to his illness.<br /><br />In the beginning, since the election notification was issued, expectations were high on Ramya as she had stormed the JD(S) bastion in the by-election, held just a few months ago. But, later, rumours spread that the supporters of Ambarish were working against Ramya, due to various political and personal considerations.<br /><br />Expectations are also high on JD(S) nominee C S Puttaraju as factionism, which was rampant during the last by-election, was absent this time. It would be a miracle if BJP candidate B Shivalingaiah wins. So far, the BJP has won neither an Assembly nor a Lok Sabha election in the constituency. It has to be seen if the Modi wave has had any effect in the constituency.<br /><br />The constituency recorded 71.42 per cent polling this time, and 11,91,708 voters exercised their franchise. In the by-election, only 9,42,453 voters had cast their votes. So, the decision of the additional 2,49,255 voters becomes crucial now.<br /><br />Counting process will begin at 8 pm and is expected to conclude by afternoon.<br /><br /></p>
