Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: AIADMK To Contest State Vidhan Sabha Polls, Fields D Anbarasan From Pulikeshi Nagar Constituency
The party also announced D. Anbarasan as its candidate from the Pulikeshi Nagar constituency. BJP leader Murali will also be contesting from the said constituency.
Chennai, April 19: AIADMK general secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday announced that the party will contest the Karnataka Assembly polls. However, the party had earlier announced that it would not be contesting the state Assembly polls and would support BJP candidates.
The party also announced D. Anbarasan as its candidate from the Pulikeshi Nagar constituency. BJP leader Murali will also be contesting from the said constituency. Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: BJP Leader BS Yediyurappa's Son BY Vijayendra Files Nomination From Shikaripura Constituency in Shivamogga.
In 2018, the Pulikeshi nagar seat was won by S. Akhanda Srinivasamurthy of the Indian National Congress who defeated Janata Dal (Secular) leader B. Prasanna Kumar by a margin of 81,626 votes. Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: PM Narendra Modi, JP Nadda, Amit Shah Among BJP's Star Campaigners, Check Full List Here.
In the 2018 assembly elections, the AIADMK had fielded three candidates. The Karnataka assembly polls are scheduled on May 10 and counting of votes will take place on May 13.
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