The filing of nominations for the forthcoming Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections will commence from December 13. With this, the political activities will be accelerated in the district.
In the meantime, BJP, Congress, and JD(S) have decided to contest the election independently. As a rersult, there will be triangular fight in the election. The political parties are likely to finalise the lists of their candidates within two to three days. Congress was ready for alliance with JD(S) to defeat BJP. However, as JD(S) Supremo H D Deve Gowda failed to show green signal for the alliance with Congress, the chances of Congress-JD(S) alliance are remote in the district.
Former Minister Tanvir Sait and Vasanthi Shivanna D who are in-charge for Kodagu district will arrive at Kodagu district on Monday. They will hold discussion with the party leaders before finalising the candidates.
Meet on Dec 16
JD(S) will hold a preparatory meet on election on December 16 at Madikeri Kodava Samaja. District President Shanthu Appayya will preside. The meeting has been convened to finalise the candidates. MLC M C Nanaiah, former minister B A Jeevijaya, former MLAs D S Madappa, K M Ibrahim will take part in the meet.
Speaking to Deccan Herald, District BJP President B D Manjunath said that BJP will finalise its candidates within two days.
Candidates can file their nominations from Monday between 11 am and 3 pm at Taluk office. The last date for filing nomination is December 20. Nominations will be scruitinised on December 21. The last date for the withdrawal of nomination is December 23.
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