Summary:
Deve Gowda has reportedly requested top Congress leaders to make Muddahanumegowda to withdraw from the contest. Earlier, Congress leaders tried convincing the JD(S) to give back Tumakuru constituency and enable Muddahanumegowda to re-contest from the seat. Congress leaders will have their task cut out to ensure the withdrawal of rebel candidates. “Go Back” slogans greeted Deve Gowda as soon he descended on Tumakuru.Defying the electoral arrangement, Muddahanumegowda and former Madhugiri MLA K N Rajanna also filed nomination papers. The last date for withdrawal of nomination papers is March 29.As a first move, Congress leaders offered Muddahanumegowda a ticket from Bengaluru North, which the JD(S) returned to Congress..