BENGALURU: The fight for political dominance in the Vokkaliga heartland of Old Mysuru region has begun in earnest following KPCC president DK Shivakumar’s recent padayatra seeking the implementation of Mekedatu project across Cauvery, the lifeline of south Karnataka.
Through this outreach programme, the 59-year-old leader is apparently looking to emerge the champion of the Vokkaliga community, that comprises 15 percent of the state’s population, ahead of the 2023 polls as it would hold the key to Congress’ return to power.
