Anupama Shenoy, Secretary General of Bharathiya Janashakti Congress, has confirmed that she will be contesting from the Kaup legislative assembly constituency in the upcoming state elections.
She confirmed her contest, speaking to the press at a press conference on Friday, April 13th. “Since Kaup is my native constituency, I will not be contesting from Bellary or any other constituency,” she affirmed.
“My party was registered on February 18 and ladies finger is allotted by the election commission as our symbol. Around 80 people have shown their interest to contest from my party in the state elections. The list is being scrutinized. We will definitely contest in 30 constituencies. I have formed Bharathiya Janashakti Congress party with the intention of building a political party and is not limited the forthcoming elections,” informed Shenoy.
“Anyone with no criminal background can join our party. That aspirant should be able to read and write in Kannada language. We will only charge Rs. 20 as membership fee from them and nothing else. If anyone willing to contest with a mindset to fight for the rights of people, will be given ticket in Udupi constituency,” she added.