JDS candidate in Haryuru by-election: Kumaraswamy suggests consulting BJP high command

Former Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy stated that there is an opinion that the JDS should field a candidate from its own party in the Haryuru assembly by-election. He added that he will discuss this matter with the BJP high command leaders to make a final decision. Kumaraswamy held a meeting with JDS leaders from Haryuru and Chitradurga regarding the by-election. At the meeting, the leaders expressed the view that the JDS candidate should contest the election. He also mentioned that if BJP and JDS face the election together, victory will be easy.