Bantwal, Apr 20: A day after Bantwal’s sitting MLA B Ramanath Rai filed nomination papers, BJP candidate Rajesh Naik Ulippadi and SDPI candidate Mohammed Riyaz Farangipete on Friday filed their papers for May 12 assembly polls.
Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLC Kota Srinivas Poojary, former MLC Monappa Bhandary, former MLA Padmanabha Kottari and Davadas Shetty were present when Naik, handed over his nomination papers to the returning officer at the Mini Vdhana Saudha.
Prior to this Naik offered special prayers at Polali Sri Rajarajeshwari temple and held a paadayaatra for 15 kms till BC Road. Thousands of people took part in the procession.
SDPI declares war against Cong, BJP
On the other hand, SDPI candidate Riyaz took out a march from party’s office at Kaikamba along with hundreds of supporters after juma prayers.
Speaking to media persons after handing over nomination papers to retuning officer Ravi Basari at Mini Vidhana Saudha, Riyaz said that he is ready to take on BJP’s hardline Hindutva and Congress’ soft Hindutva.
“This time SDPI has garnered support from all sections of the people. This is a hint at the end of the 70 years of exploitation. People have decided to send SDPI candidate to the Assembly from Bantwal,” he said.
SDPI district president Athaullah Jokatte, state secretary Alfonso Fanco, SDTU state president Jaleel K, Shaul SH, PD Antony and Anand Mittabai were present.
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