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Race against time for political leaders : Karnataka

Written by amith
19 May 2008
Leaders of political parties are racing against time to reach out to as many areas as possible to impress upon voters in the third and final phase of assembly polls.Electioneering for the third and final phase of assembly polls in Karnataka, slated for May 22, is gaining momentum with leaders of political parties racing against time to reach out to as many areas as possible to impress upon voters. Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi who is on his leg of tour in the poll bound state will be addressing public meetings at Bidar, Jamkhandi and Belgaum today.Senior BJP leader L K Advani who has been toiling to ensure his party's victory in the husting is continuing electioneering in parts of Raichur and Belgaum. Advani and other BJP leaders have been focussing on North Karnataka region districts as the party derive greater degree of strength from here.At least two BJP MPs - Ramesh Jigajinagi and Basavanagouda Yatnal are contesting assembly election from Hukkeri in Belgaum and Devarahippargi in Bijapur respectively which demonstrates the importance the saffron party has attached to the elections. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is the other star campaigner for BJP, who has been straining nerves, engaging himself in a busy schedule. Modi is campaigning in parts of Hubli, Bijapur and Bidar.The pre-poll surveys that pointed towards BJP surge in the first and second phase of polling already held has boosted the morale of the party and enthused it to heighten campaign to realise its dream of installing its first ever government in South. ! User reviews There are no user reviews for this item. To write a review please register or login.