Shivamogga BJP candidate B.Y. Raghavendra files his nomination papers
The Hindu
Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra files nomination for re-election from the seat, accompanied by political leaders.
Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra, who is seeking re-election to parliament on the BJP ticket, filed his nomination papers in Shivamogga on Thursday, April 18.
Mr. Raghavendra submitted two sets of papers to Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegade. His wife Tejaswini, BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra, JD(S) MLA Sharada Puryanaik, BJP leader Bhanu Prakash, former minister Hartal Halappa, MLA Gururaj Gantiholi, MLC Rudre Gowda, and former MLA K.B. Ashok Naik accompanied him.
Raghavendra is contesting Lok Sabha election for the fourth time. He won in 2009, 2018 (by-election) and 2019. He also served as MLA of Shikaripur.
The BJP candidate took out a procession with his supporters from Ramanna Shreshthi Park on the day. Hundreds of party workers participated in the procession. Early in the day, he offered prayers at temples in the town.
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