Summary:
The party selected Anil Menasinkai in the constituency.Senior Congress and BJP leaders, who did not wish to be named, said that rebel candidates will surely split votes of their party, making it tough for official candidates. Congress is also facing rebellion in Byadagi.The BJP is likely to face rebel candidate in Gadag constituency as Shrishailappa Bidarur was denied ticket. The party high command should intervene to diffuse this dissidence by promising appropriate positions to rebel candidates if the party comes to power. Annigeri Congress block president Prakash Angadi has also decided to contest as a rebel candidate in Navalgund. Karigar joined the Congress after he was reportedly assured of a party ticket in Navalgund..