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“That is why the constituency recorded the lowest polling since 1957, at 54.57% in 2013. The constituency has candidates from eight parties and 18 Independents, which is also the highest in the district.Many Independent candidates claim they are contesting as a token of protest against Shettar’s failure in taking up development works. So, I am in the fray,”he said.Aam Aadmi Party candidate Santosh Nargund says voters of the constituency are losing faith in democracy. “However, my well-wishers and mentors were disappointed and were pointing at the lack of development in the constituency. HUBBALLI: Former chief minister Jagadish Shettar , who is dreaming of a double hat- trick as an MLA at Hubballi-Dharwad central constituency, is facing 25 opponents, the highest in Dharwad district this time.With 26 candidates at Hubballi-Dharwad Central, it has become difficult for voters to choose the candidate of their choice..