The mood in Shimoga is mixed with one section backing Bangarappa heavily. Raghavendra too has a huge voter base, thanks to his father's popularity in the area. There are ten candidates in the fray, but the final battle is going to be between the Congress and the BJP.
The Janata Dal-Secular has once again decided not to field a candidate to ensure that the Congress votes are not split. Even during the Karnataka assembly elections, the JD-S had not fielded any candidate to ensure that Bangarappa won.
At the moment it seems as though it is advantage Raghavendra. He has the support of his father, Yeddyurappa, who is also the star campaigner for the party. Besides, six out of the eight assembly seats in Shimoga are controlled by the BJP.
Image: BJP candidate and Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa's son Raghavendra
Also see: Kaun banega PM: 'Won't mind Priyanka' | India Votes 2009
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