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.
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