Dec 10 MLC polls: Deve Gowda’s grandson Suraj Revanna may take political plunge

 

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda’s grandson Suraj Revanna is likely to take the political plunge as the party, sources said is contemplating giving him a ticket to contest December 10 Legislative Council polls in the state.

A doctor by profession Suraj, the second son of former minister HD Revanna is actively involved in politics in Hassan district and is said to have played a crucial role in the campaign during the last assembly elections to ensure his father’s win.

Meanwhile, former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has said that the party is yet to decide on the candidates.

As per sources, the list of probable candidates also includes Suraj’s mother Bhavani Revanna, a former Zilla Panchayat member. During her tenure as president of the Standing Committee on Education, Hassan district topped the list in the state in SSLC exam results.