Council Polls: JDS fields candidate in a big political test for Karnataka’s new CM

A political battle is brewing in Bengaluru. The JDS has introduced a candidate for the legislative council polls, forcing a contest. This move sets up a proxy war between Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. The JDS is banking on support from BJP MLAs. Shivakumar acknowledges the challenge and plans his strategy.