Overview
- JD(S) chief H. D. Deve Gowda said the party will contest Karnataka local body elections independently while staying with the NDA for Assembly and Lok Sabha contests.
- Mandya BJP district leaders resolved to field their own candidates in local bodies and conveyed the decision to the party’s state leadership.
- District leader Chidananda said a tour of prominent BJP leaders will be organised across Mandya to strengthen the unit ahead of the polls.
- K. C. Narayana Gowda voiced anger that the BJP ceded the Mandya Lok Sabha seat and campaigned for H. D. Kumaraswamy, yet faces JD(S) going solo in local races.
- B. S. Yediyurappa said the BJP will prioritise victories for its nominees in local polls, offering no comment on a tie-up with JD(S) as Sumalatha Ambareesh reiterated adherence to high-command decisions.