On April 11, BJP announced 189 candidates in its first list for the Karnataka state elections. Polls will be conducted in the state on May 10. The second list will be released soon for the elections to the 224-seat assembly. First list names the BJP candidates challenging Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will be contesting the election from Shiggaon seat. BS Yediyurappa's son BY Vijendra will fight from Shikaripura.