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Siddaramaiah rules out contesting 2028 Karnataka polls, cites age and health

Veteran Congress leader Siddaramaiah has announced he will not contest the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections. He attributed the decision primarily to his advancing age and deteriorating health. The senior politician also voiced concern over what he described as increasing corruption in the political sphere. Despite stepping back from electoral politics, Siddaramaiah said he intends to remain active in public life and continue serving the people. The leader has spent approximately five decades in public service.

Bankipur Bypolls: BJP Stronghold Faces Gen Z Test After Nitin Nabin Vacates Seat

The Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna is heading for a bypoll after BJP state chief Nitin Nabin vacated the seat. Bankipur has traditionally been a stronghold for the BJP, with Nabin having won the seat multiple times. The upcoming bypoll is drawing attention to the potential influence of Gen Z voters on the outcome. Political observers are watching closely to see whether the youth vote could shift dynamics in this otherwise reliable BJP territory.