Davanagere, March 23 -- In a move that has stirred political tension ahead of the upcoming by-election in Davanagere South assembly constituency, the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has fielded Apsar Kodlipete as its official candidate, escalating concerns in the Indian National Congress camp about a possible division of Muslim votes.
The party's decision to enter the electoral fray has come as a surprise to many political observers in the region, where Congress has traditionally relied on support from minority communities, particularly Muslim voters. The move has caused significant unease within Congress ranks, as leaders fear that SDPI's candidature could split the Muslim vote bank, potentially affecting the party's prospects in ...