Bengaluru, March 19 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday, discussing the upcoming Bagalkote by-election, said that three members from the Meti family, Mallikarjun, Umesh, and Mahadevi, have sought the ticket for the Bagalkote assembly constituency.

In response, the Chief Minister said he has told the Meti family members that regardless of who receives the ticket, members of the Meti group must work together.

However, he stated that the final decision regarding the Bagalkote and Davanagere seats will be taken by the high command.

"The decision on the Bagalkote and Davanagere seats will be taken by the high command. Randeep Singh Surjewala will visit the state on Friday, 20th March. A team had already visited Davanagere...