Key politicians of coastal Karnataka like former minister and five-time MLA B Ramanath Rai (Bantwal), two-time MLA U T Khader (Mangalore), former Puttur MLA Shakuntala Shetty (Puttur) filed their nominations.
Moideen Bava from Congress (Mangalore North), Sanjeeva Mathandoor from BJP (Puttur), Gulam Mohammad from JD(S) (Mangalore North), also filed their nominations.
Speaking filing his nomination papers in MUDA office, Moideen Bava, expressed confident that he would defeat all his opponents.
He said that former MLA Vijay Kumar Shetty, who had reportedly threatened to file nomination as a rebel candidate after ticket denial, been convinced and had agreed to back him as a candidate.
After holding talks with senior Congress leaders such as Oscar Fernandes and Janardhan Poojary, Mr Shetty agreed to set aside his aspiration and would lend him complete support, he said.
“The district faces several issues, which I will try my best to resolve. I shall work my hardest without any distinction to bring advancement in the region. People have grown tired of the excesses made by the state government and are favouring Congress,” said Mr Bava, adding that the party would lower the water cess in Mangalore and do away with the strict regulations regarding the construction of homes, if voted to power.
Before filing their nominations, the candidates didn't forget to seek divine blessings. They offered prayers at their homes, favourite temples and Dargas.
As it was an occasion to make the first impression, many candidates chose to go with dozens of supporters to the election office as a show of strength. The workers played music, danced and burst crackers, while candidates flashed the victory sign.
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