Nikhil Kumaraswamy  

Astrologer Dwarakanth said that Modi will become Prime Minister again and will form the government, no one can avert that.
 

The local Congress leaders of Mandya have started a campaign 'Go Back DK Shivakumar' as a mark of protest against his intervention in pacifying Sumalatha not to contest the Lok Sabha elections

Siddaramaiah, the BJP candidate who lost to LR Shivaramegowda of the JD(S) in the Mandya bypolls held a few months ago, wants to contest the Lok Sabha polls again. In this regard, he met BS Yeddyurappa, who asked him to wait and watch

Sumalatha, the wife of late Ambareesh, has urged her fans and citizens of Mandya not to pay any heed to rumours. She said she would announce her decision by the March 18. She further added that actor Darshan would be by her side and support her in all aspects
 

The Congress leaders demanded that their coalition partner JD(S) field other candidates from Mandya and not to give priority to Nikhil Kumaraswamy just because he is the son of the chief minister.

Chorus for Nikhil Kumaraswamy not to contest is growing louder. Ravindra, former president of the Indian Medical Association, will be holding a 3-day symbolic fast to protest the candidacy of Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who is touted to contest from Mandya for Lok Sabha polls.

An online campaign mocking the JD(S) decision to field Nikhil Kumaraswamy has been started, equating the Gowda family to a cricket team. Infuriated at this campaign, HD Kumaraswamy has ordered the intelligence department to find out the brains behind it.

Kumaraswamy was speaking to reporters about his son Nikhil contesting from Mandya for Lok Sabha election. Kumaraswamy was speaking to reporters at the Sringeri temple in Chikmagalur, Karnataka.

In the backdrop of the JD(S) planning to launch HD Deve Gowda's grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy into politics from Mandya, the psephologists, public and opponents have slammed the move by saying dynastic politics is a curse for democracy and demanded restriction of entry of many members from the same family into politics

The decision to blood HD Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil Kumaraswamy from Mandya has given rise to a lot of rebellion within the party circles. Several youngsters have questioned the top honchos of the party as to why Nikhil was chosen, when there are other worthy candidates
 

Karnataka coalition government's troubles are likely to mount with Sumalatha, actress and wife of late actor-politician Ambareesh openly announcing to contest from Mandya Lok Sabha seat despite the JD(S) planning to launch chief minister Kumaraswamy's actor-son Nikhil. The ongoing tussle between the JD(S) and Ambareesh’s fans may prove lucky for the BJP

Nikhil Kumaraswamy sang a song from his recently released movie Seetharama Kalyana and also danced during an event in Mandya. Nikhil is likely to contest from Mandya in the Lok Sabha elections this year
 

It looks like the JD(S) will snub former IRS officer Dr Lakshmi Ashwini Gowda once again now that the party is planning to launch HD Kumaraswamy's heir Nikhil Kumaraswamy in Karnataka for Lok Sabha. News of this has made the ticket aspirant Gowda regret quitting her job.
 

Apart from the Congress leaders, BJP leader KS Eshwarappa was also seen in the Orion Mall where Seetharama Kalyana movie was screened. Karnataka chief minister Kumaraswamy and Eshwarappa were seen in jovial mood