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Congress holds two Karnataka bypoll seats as family legacy wins in Davanagere and Bagalkot
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Party tickets went to MLAs families and worked fast
Congress retained Davanagere South and Bagalkot in Karnataka bypolls held on April 9, strengthening Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s position. The party’s key strategy was nominating family members of departed MLAs, framing the contests around their legacies. The approach appears to have resonated strongly with voters, delivering a clear win in both seats.
- Congress won both Davanagere South and Bagalkot bypolls
- Results boosted CM Siddaramaiah ahead of the political cycle
- Tickets were given to MLAs families to honor legacies
- Voters reportedly rewarded the continuity strategy
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