Although he is keen on contesting from Dharwad Rural, his home seat, Congress is likely to field former minister Vinay Kulkarni from Shiggaon in Haveri, a segment currently represented by chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. Although he is keen on contesting from Dharwad Rural, his home seat, Congress is likely to field former minister Vinay Kulkarni from Shiggaon in Haveri, a segment currently represented by chief minister Basavaraj Bommai.
