<p>Opposition leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Friday that he will contest the forthcoming Legislative Assembly election from only one constituency.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters, Siddaramaiah said, “I have received offers to contest from different constituencies. But I have shortlisted three constituencies - Kolar, Badami and Varuna. I will announce my decision once the elections are declared. Finally, the party high command will decide on it.”</p>.<p>On the allegation that he was getting a survey conducted in constituencies out of fear of being defeated, he questioned, “What is wrong in getting a survey done?”</p>.<p>He also clarified that neither he nor the party had conducted such a survey.</p>.<p>“Normally, a survey is conducted to understand whether the constituency is safe for the party. We will tour across the state to know the response of people,” he said.</p>
<p>Opposition leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Friday that he will contest the forthcoming Legislative Assembly election from only one constituency.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters, Siddaramaiah said, “I have received offers to contest from different constituencies. But I have shortlisted three constituencies - Kolar, Badami and Varuna. I will announce my decision once the elections are declared. Finally, the party high command will decide on it.”</p>.<p>On the allegation that he was getting a survey conducted in constituencies out of fear of being defeated, he questioned, “What is wrong in getting a survey done?”</p>.<p>He also clarified that neither he nor the party had conducted such a survey.</p>.<p>“Normally, a survey is conducted to understand whether the constituency is safe for the party. We will tour across the state to know the response of people,” he said.</p>
