The NDA partners, the BJP and JDS have nominated former  Rajya Sabha member Kupendra Reddy of the JDS as the fifth candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. Forcing an election for the fourth seat from the state. 

JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy said that the decision to field an additional candidate was made after Consulting the BJP high command. BJP national president and BJP state leaders, National leaders joined together and ultimately decided to file the nomination paper as an NDA candidate. JDS-BJP coalition candidate. Kupendra Reddy was selected from both the party. BJP high command advised us to put a candidate and we decided to file The nomination papers by Kupendra Reddy. 

Kupendra Reddy is richest Politician

Kupendra Reddy is a prominent figure in Karnataka politics and he is one of the richest politicians in Karnataka with his assets exceeding Rs 800 crore. A Former Rajya Sabha MP representing the JDS, Kupendra Reddy started his political career with Congress and was part of the party for almost 20 years. in 2004, He moved to Janata Dal (JDS) and became a Member of Parliament. 

KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar said that I am confident we will get their conscience votes. The Rajya Sabha election will be a display of unity by the Congress.  Our three candidates will get elected to the Rajya Sabha and work for justice to the state.