Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 7 -- Former MLA L. Nagendra locks horns with former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha over BJP ticket

A day after former Mysuru-Kodagu BJP MP Prathap Simha openly expressed his desire to contest 2028 Assembly elections from Chamaraja Assembly Constituency, City BJP President and former Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra on Tuesday asserted that he is confident of securing the party ticket from the segment.

Hitting back at the former MP, Nagendra said he has been in public life for over three decades and has consistently worked for the BJP.

"I have the blessings of the party and the people. There is no question of giving up the BJP ticket from Chamaraja to anyone else. I am absolutely sure of getting it," he said.

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