Bhatkal: Current MLA and Congress candidate from Bhatkal-Honnavar constituency Mankal Subba Vaidya will file his nomination papers today on April 23, said Block Congress President Vittal Naik.

He said, “Vaidya will visit the Hanumanth Temple before filing nominations. After filing the nomination papers, a party workers' meet will be held. He said that the door-to-door visits have been initiated in the constituency as a part of the campaign.

While on the other side, BJP candidate from Bhatkal-Honnavar Assembly constituency Sunil Naik said that he will file his nomination papers on April 23 around 12:00 PM

He said that a ‘Padayatra’ will be held from Hanumath Temple, where a party workers’ meet will be held before filing the nomination.

He will be accompanied by other BJP leaders and said that they have started a door-to-door campaign in the constituency.