Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa exuded confidence that BJP would emerge victorious in by-elections in four constituencies. The election commission is likely to announce dates of elections in four days.
Speaking to media persons, on Monday, he said by-elections in Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency, Maski, Basava Kalyana, Sindhagi assembly constituencies will be held shortly. The party has appointed leaders to be in-charge of by-elections. The candidates would be announced after the election commission reveals the dates. He would start election campaign after presenting the budget on March 8, he added.
The Chief Minister visited various temples in the city including Kote Seetharamanjaneya, Kote Marikamba, Lakshmi Venkataramana of Gowda Saraswatha Community after laying foundation stone for Veerashaiva hostel building. Later, he visited Meenakshia Bhavan hotel on B H Road.
(Published 01 March 2021, 17:19 IST)
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