Maalakareddy files papers from Yadgir

Former Minister A.B. Maalakareddy filed papers from Yadgir constituency on a Congress ticket on Friday.

He was upset after being denied a ministerial berth in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Cabinet and declared his retirement from electoral politics two months ago. But, he suddenly decided to contest the election after Mr. Siddaramaiah convinced him during his tour of the area last month.

He will face Venkatareddy Mudna from BJP and A.C. Kadlur from JD(S).