BELOGIVAVI: BJP and Congress are in a direct battle in the Bellagavi City Corporation (BCC) poll, while candidates who are supported by MES want to capture power.
BJP has reduced candidates in all 58 wards and Congress at 49.
The regional party JD has placed 12 candidates and AAP on 24 wards.
About 250 supported by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti has submitted a nomination.
One person from Prajakiya also tried his luck.
434 candidates have submitted a nomination.
Shiv Sena, who originally planned to oppose the election, now supports MES.
This was the first time in the history of the city company selection that it was fought for the party symbol.
TJP tried to win the Maratha and Party assistance had provided tickets to members of the same community based on Winnablity.
Congress is too or less using the same tactics.
Eranna Kadadi, Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader told TI that his party was sure to cross a majority mark.
“When the party fighting, this time, people will not choose linguistic lines as in previous polls.
People will now vote for the development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘Popularity will help galvanized sound,” he said.
Pieces are banks on the failure of the state government in handling pandemic because the city of Beseestavi is also very affected by Covid.
Sarala Satupte, who fought Ward 21 on Congress tickets, said people were upset with current dispensation and needed change.
“We will cash this to find a voice from,” he said.
For leaders of local congresses this election is very important because their prospects depend on the results of the region.
However, some people seem to show interest in parties because of the promise of corruption free administration.
JD (s) also wants to win a few seats to play a game changer role.