Mysuru: Political activity has intensified across rural Chamarajanagar following the announcement of reservations for zilla panchayat (ZP) and taluk panchayat (TP) seats.
The number of ZP seats has increased from 23 to 28 following delimitation, according to the final draft notification announced by the state govt. Additional deputy commissioner T Javaregowda said the state govt just announced a draft final notification of reservation.
The district administration is ready to conduct elections once the State Election Commission gives its consent, he said. Honganur, Mahadeshwara Hills, Bannithalapura, Kongaralli and Kesthur are the district’s new ZP constituencies.
Aspirants are approaching party leaders for tickets, while MLAs and former MLAs from Congress , JDS and BJP are preparing to field their sons, daughters, supporters and other family members. Several former members and aspirants are disappointed after the reservation system in their constituencies changed this year.