In Davangere, Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has challenged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to file a formal complaint regarding allegations of 'suitcase politics' made by former Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda. During a press interaction, Shivakumar questioned Gowda's credibility, asking why no complaint has been lodged if such serious claims were made. He sarcastically remarked on Gowda's call for BJP workers to secure minority votes, encouraging them to attract all 2.30 lakh votes themselves. Shivakumar also dismissed an alleged audio clip suggesting that guarantee schemes would be halted if the BJP wins, labeling it as typical election misinformation. In response, Gowda criticized the Congress party for its lack of development contributions in Davangere South, framing the bypoll as a contest between money and grassroots leadership. He accused Congress of engaging in vote-bank politics, asserting that the electorate is savvy enough to discern the truth. As the political climate heats up, both parties are intensifying their campaigns and accusations against each other.