The Congress party is considering fielding Sowmya Reddy, daughter of senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, against the BJP's stronghold in Bangalore South for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Sources say that the party is relying on Reddy's opinion and internal survey results to decide on the candidate. While some sources suggest that Reddy is not entirely convinced about nominating his daughter, other names under consideration include party spokesperson Niketh Raj Mourya. The BJP has not yet announced its candidate, but incumbent Tejasvi Surya is expected to be re-nominated.
Congress Eyes Reddy's Daughter for Bangalore South Lok Sabha Seat
The Congress party is contemplating fielding Sowmya Reddy, the daughter of senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, as its candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the BJP-dominated Bangalore South constituency.
Background:
Bangalore South has been a stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 2014, when Tejasvi Surya won the seat with a margin of over 1 lakh votes. The constituency includes densely populated urban areas as well as rural pockets.
In the 2018 assembly elections, the Congress won three of the four assembly segments that fall within Bangalore South. However, the BJP's Tejasvi Surya retained his Lok Sabha seat.
Candidate Selection:
Sources within the Congress party say that they are considering Sowmya Reddy as their candidate based on internal surveys and the opinion of her father, Ramalinga Reddy. Reddy is a well-known political figure who has served as a minister in the Karnataka government for several years.
Sowmya Reddy, 38, is a businesswoman and social worker. She is currently the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Women's Wing.
Other Candidates in the Race:
Other names that are being considered by the Congress party include party spokesperson Niketh Raj Mourya. Mourya is a young and dynamic politician who has gained popularity through his social media presence.
The BJP has not yet announced its candidate, but it is expected that incumbent Tejasvi Surya will be re-nominated. Surya has been a vocal critic of the Congress government and has developed a strong following among the BJP's core supporters.
Top 5 FAQs:
Who is Sowmya Reddy? Sowmya Reddy is the daughter of senior Congress minister Ramalinga Reddy. She is a businesswoman and social worker who currently heads the KPCC Women's Wing.
Why is the Congress considering Sowmya Reddy as its candidate? The Congress is relying on Reddy's opinion and internal survey results to decide on the candidate. Some sources suggest that Reddy may not be entirely convinced about nominating his daughter.
Who is the incumbent MP for Bangalore South? Tejasvi Surya of the BJP is the incumbent MP for Bangalore South. He won the seat in 2014 and 2019 with a significant margin.
What are the chances of the Congress winning Bangalore South? The BJP has a strong hold on Bangalore South, but the Congress is hoping to capitalize on Sowmya Reddy's family legacy and the party's recent success in the assembly elections.
When will the Lok Sabha elections be held? The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to be held in April-May 2024.
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