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DK Shivakumar tried to convene a meeting with Mandya Congress leaders to convince them to support the JD(S) candidate and not Sumalatha Ambareesh. However, most of them gave the meeting a miss.

Fans have warned Karnataka minister Revanna to think a thousand times before speaking anything about Sumalatha. They also slammed 'family politics' played by the JD(S).

Sumalatha, the wife of late Ambareesh has been camping in Mandya, talking to people and trying to understand their problems. Meanwhile, DC Tammanna, a JD(S) leader took a jibe at her saying she was very discourteous to guests, who visited her.   
 

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

The issue of Sumalatha, widow of cine actor Ambareesh, contesting from Mandya has been giving sleepless nights to many. While JD(S) sees it as a threat, Congress wants to stay away from it as Mandya is a stronghold of the JD(S).

Plans of Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy blooding his son Nikhil from Mandya may be a reality as supporters from the region want someone from the Gowda family to continue

Sumalatha Ambareesh is meeting the people of Mandya, despite Congress hinting that it cannot give her a ticket to contest from the constituency. This has given wings to speculation that she might contest as an independent candidate.

Ambareesh was not only an actor but a guru to go to when there was any controversy. Actors, directors and producers would set aside their differences, respecting Ambareesh's words.

Veteran actor, politician Ambareesh breathed his last at Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday night. He was 66. He was suffering from respiratory problems.
 

Kannada film star and politician Ambareesh died at Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday night.

Politicians and film stars including Rajinikanth have condoled veteran Kannada movie actor-turned-politician Ambareesh's death on Saturday night.

Kannada actors Yash and Radhika looked beautiful in traditional attires at their baby shower event.