Clearing the air on Badami assembly segment, Siddaramaiah stated that he will follow the directions of party officials. He informed that after due consultation with Congress National President Rahul Gandhi he will take the final call on the poll fray. One faction from state Congress is pitching hard for Siddaramaiah’s Badami contest keeping consolidation of Congress votes in Bagalkot district.
When asked about the poll alliances with other outfits, the Chief Minister clarified that ruling party will not forge any allice with any political party. Ahead of nomination for Karnataka Elections Siddaramaiah visited the Chamundeshwari temple along with his son Yatindra who is contesting from Varuna seat.