Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who quit the BJP and contested elections on Congress ticket, has alleged that for the fear of losing election in Hubballi-Dharwad Central Assembly segment, BJP leaders distributed money ranging from ₹500 to ₹1,000 in slums of the segment.
Speaking to presspersons at his residence on Thursday, Mr. Shettar said that he had trusted the people and sought votes based on the works he had done in the constituency. “I did not give anything to the voters. I have not distributed money in any of the elections I have faced so far. I have contested elections spending least money,” he said.
Mr. Shettar said as per the exit polls, he would win from Central Assembly segment and Congress would come to power in the State. The result would also impact the Lok Sabha elections and also that of State Assembly elections that are scheduled to take place in a couple of months, he said.
