Jayaprakash Hegde files nomination from Udupi ; confident of win

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Mar 26, 2014 : Sitting MP Jayaprakash Hegde  has filed nomination  from Udupi-Chikmagalur constituency on March 26, Wednesday.  Senior leaders  including Union Minister Oscar Fernandes, Chikmagalur District Congress President DL Vijaykumar and senior leader Motamma were present when Hegde filed his nomination papers to Deputy commissioner Muddumohan.

Speaking to reporters later,  Hegde  said the party workers are united and are confident of a win of their candidate. He predicted a win by a margin of nearly one lakh votes.

 “I have been in touch with the people of my constituency and have responded to their demands. I am confident that they will support me,” Hegde struck a note of optimism.

Vinaykumar Sorake, Udupi District in-charge Minister and several party workers were present outside the DC office.