Bagalkot, March 31 -- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Tuesday expressed confidence that there is a strong pro-Congress wave in the Bagalkot assembly constituency ahead of the upcoming bye-election in the region.

Addressing an election campaign rally in the Mugalkolli village, the Chief Minister said the late MLA, HY Meti, was a widely respected and approachable leader who maintained cordial relations across political and social lines.

Describing Meti as an "ajatashatru" (one without enemies), CM Siddaramaiah noted that the by-election was necessitated by his untimely demise. The Congress party has fielded Meti's son, Umesh Meti, as its candidate, and the Chief Minister expressed optimism that he would secure victory with the continued supp...