Congress, JD(S) both want RR Nagar, talks stuck
Congress, JD(S) both want RR Nagar, talks stuck
BENGALURU: Negotiations between Congress and JD(S) on Friday failed to hammer out an amicable solution on the Rajarajeshwari Nagar assembly seat where both parties have fielded candidates.
On its part, Congress argues that it has no reason to give away a seat it has been occupying, notwithstanding any coalition at the state level.
Massive roadshows are being held by both parties with several state-level leaders, otherwise spouting bonhomie, pointing fingers at each other. Congress has even appointed eight MLAs — one for each of the eight wards in the segment — to oversee its campaign.
from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2IOWmo3
 |
| Congress, JD(S) both want RR Nagar, talks stuck |
Chief minister HD Kumaraswamy
The key negotiators, DK Shivakumar, Congress, and chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, JD(S), were to take a final decision but till late evening there was no sign of any solution. Congress, JD(S) both want RR Nagar, talks stuck Campaigning ends in the constituency on Saturday evening and polling is slated for Monday.
JD(S) argues that its candidate GH Ramachandra has a good chance of winning compared to N Muniratna of Congress, who is facing allegations of malpractice. Local workers of JD(S) have threatened to work for BJP candidate Muniraju Gowda if the party backs Congress.On its part, Congress argues that it has no reason to give away a seat it has been occupying, notwithstanding any coalition at the state level.
Massive roadshows are being held by both parties with several state-level leaders, otherwise spouting bonhomie, pointing fingers at each other. Congress has even appointed eight MLAs — one for each of the eight wards in the segment — to oversee its campaign.
