<p>Speculations are running rampant that the BJP is likely to field former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna to prevent the possible candidature of JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda in the Bangalore North constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. </p>.<p>A former Union Minister in the UPA Government, Krishna joined the BJP two years ago after he accused the Congress of neglecting him completely.</p>.<p>The BJP is planning to replace D V Sadananda Gowda, its incumbent MP, to make way for S M Krishna, who is credited with transforming Bengaluru into an IT hub, according to a report in 'The Hindu'.</p>.<p>There's a view that the JD(S) is attempting to strengthen its electoral base in Bengaluru by fielding former prime minister Deve Gowda. Moreover, the party wants to consolidate the</p>.<p>Vokkaliga vote bank in the city to wrest all three seats from the BJP. The candidature of S M Krishna, who is also from the Vokkaliga community, is likely to split the JD(S) vote bank.</p>.<p>The BJP believes that Deve Gowda may back out of the contest to avoid a face-off with Krishna, said the report. </p>.<p>Recent statements from Krishna also indicate an interest in playing a key role in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.</p>
<p>Speculations are running rampant that the BJP is likely to field former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna to prevent the possible candidature of JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda in the Bangalore North constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. </p>.<p>A former Union Minister in the UPA Government, Krishna joined the BJP two years ago after he accused the Congress of neglecting him completely.</p>.<p>The BJP is planning to replace D V Sadananda Gowda, its incumbent MP, to make way for S M Krishna, who is credited with transforming Bengaluru into an IT hub, according to a report in 'The Hindu'.</p>.<p>There's a view that the JD(S) is attempting to strengthen its electoral base in Bengaluru by fielding former prime minister Deve Gowda. Moreover, the party wants to consolidate the</p>.<p>Vokkaliga vote bank in the city to wrest all three seats from the BJP. The candidature of S M Krishna, who is also from the Vokkaliga community, is likely to split the JD(S) vote bank.</p>.<p>The BJP believes that Deve Gowda may back out of the contest to avoid a face-off with Krishna, said the report. </p>.<p>Recent statements from Krishna also indicate an interest in playing a key role in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.</p>
