1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Shivamogga to address a poll rally of the BJP, second such after Kalaburagi. The event has attracted attention as party leader K.S. Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt against party veteran B. S. Yediyurappa by deciding to contest as an Independent against party candidate B.Y. Raghavendra, has turned down the invitation to attend Mr. Modi’s event. He is miffed over his son being denied a ticket to contest polls. BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra exuded confidence that differences in the party will be resolved soon.
2. BJP’s second list of candidates is expected today. JD(S) has convened an emergency meeting in the wake of problems related to Kolar seat with its ally BJP.
3. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is holding a meeting on the drinking water situation in Bengaluru today.
