Mangaluru: Sitting MLA, BJP candidate from mulki- moodbidre constituency Umanatha Kotyan filed nomination at the administrative building on Tuesday April 18th.

He came through a procession from Venkataramana temple, Hanumanta temple and then submitted nomination papers.

BJP State president Nalin Kumar Kateel, District President Sudarshan M, leaders Ishwara Kateel, Kasturi Poonja, Sunil Alva, Meghnath Shetty and others participated.

BJP supporters from all over the constituency participated and buses were arranged for the party workers. Since morning many people had gathered in the town and alternative road connection was made for the vehicles.