Dharwad: I didn’t say that my ticket was avoided by the committee. I know someone missed my ticket. But i can’t tell you. Congress and JDS have called. I have called a meeting of honours today. I was destined to be in the fray. Former Kundagol MLA SI Chikkagowda said that he will win with the highest margin of votes in Dharwad district.
Speaking to reporters in the city, he said, “What is the situation that has brought the chief minister? If the party has to grow in Karnataka and anything has to happen, it is possible only if Jagadish Shettar is there. The core committee consists of Amit Shah, Pralhad Joshi, Yediyurappa, Nadda and Basavaraj Bommai. Everyone has taken a decision together. He said the decision was not taken alone.
