The Times of India

Congress continues 'parivarvaad', gives tickets to late MLAs families for Karnataka bypolls

The Congress party has continued its tradition of family-oriented politics in Karnataka by fielding Samarth Mallikarjun and Umesh Meyti in the upcoming Davangere and Bagalkot byelections, respectively. These decisions were made following the demise of senior party leaders Shamanur Shivashankarappa and H Y Meyti, prioritizing family legacy over other community demands.