Bagalkote, March 14 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the family of late MLA HY Meti are in consideration for the ticket of the forthcoming by-election to the Bagalkot assembly constituency, adding that the final decision rests with the High Command.

Addressing the media on Saturday, the Chief Minister said that the dates for the election may be announced within a week, and anyone can vouch for the ticket.

Siddaramaiah said, "... The High Command will decide. Members of the Meti family are also in consideration. The election has not yet been announced. It may be announced within a week. The High Command will give the ticket to one person. Anyone can ask for a ticket."

He further added that the government is...