BJP to Finalise List of Lok Sabha Candidates Tomorrow: B.Y. Vijayendra
Bengaluru: BJP state president B.Y.Vijayendra announced that the party will finalise its list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections tomorrow.
Vijayendra attended the Bharatiya Janata Party Central Election Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi in Delhi on Tuesday, where candidates for all 28 constituencies were discussed.
Speaking to the media, he mentioned that discussions were held regarding the aspirants for each constituency, and the final decision will be made by the party's top brass. The announcement is expected in two or three days, although it's unclear how many candidates will be announced in the first phase.
Regarding the allocation of seats to JDS, Vijayendra stated that discussions are ongoing and will be finalised after consultations with JDS leaders.
When asked about the possibility of incumbent MPs receiving tickets, he said that all decisions are under discussion and will be finalised soon. The BJP's list may be released in two stages, he added.
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Bengaluru: Commercial building fire brought under control, two rescued
Bengaluru (PTI): A fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial building here on Friday evening, following which two people who were trapped on the terrace were safely rescued, officials said.
The incident occurred at around 5.30 pm at a commercial building located on Coles Road, they said.
However, no casualties were reported, officials added.
According to officials, the blaze started on the terrace, where a pantry and storeroom are located. The situation led to panic as the building is located adjacent to a petrol bunk, raising fears of a possible explosion.
Two people trapped on the terrace due to the fire were rescued by a police team along with Fire and Emergency Services personnel, a senior police officer said.
Four fire tenders were pressed into service, and after nearly an hour of intense firefighting, the blaze was brought under control.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.
