Archive · 9 Jan 2026
High-stakes DCC Bank election heats up
A big election is happening for the DCC Bank in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka.
Important political leaders like C.T. Ravi from the BJP and S.L. Bhojegowda from the JD(S) are running.
The Congress party is still deciding who to send.
There are 13 director posts up for grabs.
The election is on the 17th of this month, and people will count the votes the same day.
This election is important because it shows how political power is changing in the area.
Other recent bank elections in Karnataka have also been very competitive, making this one even more interesting.
The DCC Bank election in Chikkamagaluru is highly competitive with significant political involvement.
Senior BJP leader C.T. Ravi and JD(S) MLC S.L. Bhojegowda have filed nominations.
The Congress party is still deciding on its candidates for the election.
Elections will be held for 13 director posts on the 17th of this month.
The outcomes of recent cooperative bank elections in Karnataka have increased the stakes in Chikkamagaluru.
- Who
- Political leaders C.T. Ravi (BJP) and S.L. Bhojegowda (JD(S))
- What
- Election for 13 director posts in the District Central Cooperative (DCC) Bank
- When
- Election on the 17th of this month, nominations due by Thursday
- Where
- Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Political significance and power dynamics in the region
- Location
- Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
- Key Candidates
- C.T. Ravi (BJP), S.L. Bhojegowda (JD(S))
- Positions
- 13 director posts
- Election Date
- 17th of this month
- Nomination Deadline
- Thursday
- Counting Date
- Same day as election
