Hassan: The BJP high command has released the first list of 198 candidates and it is interesting to see which candidates will be named in the second list.

Meanwhile, the names of five out of the seven candidates for hassan assembly constituency have been announced. It is interesting to see who will be announced as the candidate from Arasikere assembly constituency. There has been talk in the district political circles about N R Santhosh losing the ticket. It is being said that the central leaders are on the lookout for good candidates and the names of candidates other than Santhosh are expected to be announced. There is also talk that mariswamy or Siddhesh Nagendra may be selected as the BJP candidate from Arasikere assembly constituency.