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Davanagere, March 19, 2026: In a significant political move, the BJP has announced Srinivas T. Dasakariyappa, the State Vice President of the ST Morcha, as its candidate for the Davanagere South Assembly constituency by-election. An IT graduate and entrepreneur born in 1981, Srinivas has been an active party worker for the past 20 years, serving in various capacities including District Vice President. His father, Dasakariyappa, previously served as the Chairman of the Urban Development Authority.

Strategic Selection and Unity Appeal: Srinivas’s selection is seen as a strategic move to balance internal party dynamics. Known as a close aide of former MP G.M. Siddeshwar, he has also maintained a neutral and cordial relationship with the faction led by former minister M.P. Renukacharya. Despite stiff competition for the ticket from aspirants like Yashwant Rao Jadhav and Ajay Kumar, and speculations surrounding G.B. Vinay Kumar, the party leadership finalized Srinivas’s name to ensure broad-based support.

Reacting to his nomination, Srinivas Dasakariyappa stated, “We will fight this election under the combined leadership of veterans like G.M. Siddeshwar, Ravindranath, and Renukacharya. I will take all leaders, including Yashwant Rao Jadhav and Ajay Kumar, into confidence to take on the Congress. Our primary goal is to ensure a BJP victory in Davanagere South through collectiv

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