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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Seeks Support from BJP MP Srinivas Prasad for Congress Candidates in Lok Sabha Polls 2024

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Key Points:

1. Meeting for Support: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently met BJP MP Srinivas Prasad at his residence, urging him to support Congress candidates in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Prasad had earlier announced that he would not be contesting the elections.
2. Home Districts’ Significance: Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of winning seats in Mysore and Chamarajanagar, which are his home districts, for maintaining his political credibility. He sought Prasad’s support in these constituencies.
3. Assurance from Prasad: Following the meeting, Srinivas Prasad assured the Chief Minister that he would appeal to the people to support the Congress candidates in both Mysore and Chamarajanagar constituencies.
4. Chamarajanagar Constituency: The Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha seat, reserved for SC and ST candidates, will go to polls on April 26 during the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. BJP has nominated S Balaraj, while Congress has fielded Sunil Bose, son of Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, for this seat.
5. Overall Election Scenario in Karnataka: Karnataka, with 28 Lok Sabha seats, will vote in two phases on April 26 and May 7. In the 2019 elections, the BJP secured a significant victory with 25 seats, while the Congress and JD-S alliance suffered a defeat.

Conclusion:
The meeting between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and BJP MP Srinivas Prasad underscores the strategic efforts being made by political leaders to secure support and ensure electoral success in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, particularly in crucial constituencies like Chamarajanagar.

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