Mandya: It is a political ‘Jangi-Kusti’ in Mandya, the sugar bowl of India, with candidates, their godfathers and supporters indulging in a bitter war of words in their attempt to woo voters and garner maximum support. Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who held a road show at Gejjalagere on Thursday, accused independent candidate Sumalatha Ambarish of…
Sumalatha is a better choice, says Prakash Rai
April 12, 2019Bengaluru: Actor Prakash Rai has said independent candidate Sumalatha Ambarish is a better choice than JD(S)-Congress coalition candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy in Mandya LS seat. Speaking at a media interaction meet at Bengaluru on Thursday, Prakash Rai who himself is contesting as an independent candidate from Bengaluru (Central) LS Constituency, said he feels that Sumalatha is…
FIR lodged against Sumalatha Ambarish and Nikhil for Poll Code violation
April 11, 2019Mandya: The Police on Wednesday registered FIRs against JD(S) candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Independent candidate Sumalatha Ambarish for Poll Code violations. The Bellur Police have lodged an FIR against Nikhil and his associate Kanaghatta Srinivas for hosting lunch for party workers at a coconut farm near Bellur in Nagamangala taluk without taking the EC’s permission….
Congress sacks seven Mandya leaders for backing opponent
April 11, 2019Bengaluru: The Congress yesterday sacked seven Block Committee heads of Mandya district for backing actress Sumalatha Ambarish, who is contesting as an independent candidate from Mandya LS seat. Those sacked are Mandya Rural Block Congress President H. Appaji, Bharathinagar Block President A.S. Rajiv, Malavalli Rural Block President Puttaramu, Malavalli Town Block President K.G. Devaraj, Nagamangala…
Sumalatha alleges conspiracy by opponents to defame her family
April 10, 2019Srirangapatna: Accusing her main opponent of hatching a conspiracy to defame her family, actress Sumalatha Ambarish, wife of late actor-turned-politician Ambarish, who is contesting as an independent candidate from Mandya LS seat, has said that she would soon disclose all the dirty tricks being played by her opponent. Addressing a poll rally at T.M. Hosur…
‘Siddharamaiah’s meeting with Mandya Cong. leaders will have no impact’
April 8, 2019Sumalatha Ambarish campaigns at Maddur Mandya: Mandya Lok Sabha Constituency Independent candidate Sumalatha Ambarish said that the meeting which was held between Co-ordination Committee Chairman Siddharamaiah and Congress leaders of Mandya district at Bengaluru yesterday will have no impact on poll results. Speaking to reporters amidst her brisk campaigning at Yadaganahalli, Kadukottanahalli and other villages…
‘Make-up Sumalatha’ makes her entry into Mandya EVM
April 7, 2019Fans of Sumalatha Ambarish cry foul; say it is an attempt to fox voters Mandya: Lookalikes of leaders are a definite crowd-pullers especially during the time of elections where these lookalikes travel far and wide enjoying the limelight and at the same time attracting people. But what if this ‘lookalike’ concept is extended to confuse…
Hotel stay by Nikhil, Sumalatha draws criticism in social media
April 7, 2019Mandya: There is a backlash in social media over the move of Independent candidate Sumalatha Ambarish and JD(S)-Congress coalition candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy for staying in private hotels in Mysuru, instead of staying in Mandya, as promised. Both the candidates are staying in different hotels and netizens have not taken this lightly. The day she announced…
Will not join BJP: Sumalatha Ambarish
April 7, 2019Mandya: Actress and Independent candidate from Mandya Lok Sabha Constituency Sumalatha Ambarish has said that she will not join BJP even after winning the elections and will remain as an Independent candidate. Addressing Muslim community people at Guttalu Layout in the town on Friday, she said that BJP has extended support considering her political situation…
Sumalatha Ambarish contesting polls to serve people: Actor Yash
April 5, 2019Pandavapura: Sandalwood actor Yash, who is on a campaign trail, yesterday appealed to the voters to elect independent candidate Sumalatha Ambarish to the Parliament. Speaking after conducting road shows in an open jeep in various villages, he termed this election as a prestige issue and self-respect of the people of Mandya. “Sumalatha wishes to serve…
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