Before filing nomination, Sitharaman went to the historical Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Chamarajpet locality of Bengaluru and offered prayers.
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The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman filed her nomination as a BJP candidate for the Rajya Sabha seat today in Bengaluru.
She submitted her nomination papers to Vidhana Soudha Secretary Vishalakshi.
Before filing nomination, Sitharaman went to the historical Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Chamarajpet locality of Bengaluru and offered prayers.
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While filing nomination, alongwith Sitharaman, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurapa, and BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel were also present.
“State BJP thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allowing Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to contest from Karnataka,” said Yediyurappa.
He further added, “BJP has fielded three candidates and all party leaders would put in their efforts to ensure their win.”
The elections are scheduled for June 10. While the BJP has fielded three candidates, Congress has fielded two candidates
Former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh had submitted his nomination on Monday as the Congress candidate.
A candidate requires 45 votes of MLAs to win the seat. Ruling BJP enjoys the support of 122 MLAs and can ensure the win of two candidates easily.
Opposition Congress with the support of 70 MLAs can ensure the win of one candidate.
JD(S) with 32 MLAs will need the support of national parties to ensure the win of its Rajya Sabha candidate.
(With inputs from IANS)
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