MLC poll: JD(S) holds meeting to finalise candidate

Names of Bhavani Revanna, Suraj Revanna figure in discussion

Former Minister H.D. Revanna’s wife Bhavani Revanna, a former ZP member, and his son Suraj Revanna were among the names that came up for discussion during the meeting on finalising the candidate for the Legislative Council election from the local bodies of Hassan district, on Friday.

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda held a meeting with party leaders in Hassan on the MLC elections. Belur MLA K.S. Lingesh suggested Ms. Bhavani Revanna’s candidature. Shravanabelgola MLA C.N. Balakrishna supported Lingesh’s suggestion. Arsikere MLA K.M.Shivalinge Gowda said he would support the candidate chosen by Mr. Deve Gowda.

Mr. Deve Gowda, after the meeting, told media that the party would finalise the candidate after consulting workers in all taluks. The workers elected to gram panchayats should be consulted before making a decision.