BJP's Namoshi faces acid test as Mattura seeks electoral revenge

Bengaluru, Oct 19 (UNI) The North-East Teachers' constituency election to the Karnataka Legislative Council has emerged as a test of the Congress' ability to challenge the BJP in a seat long contested by the two parties, with sitting MLC Shashil Namoshi facing Congress nominee Sharanappa Mattura in a renewed electoral battle. With polling scheduled for October 23, the contest has acquired added significance as the Congress seeks to translate its position in the state government and its Assembly-level strength in the region into an electoral advantage over the BJP. For Mattura, the election offers an opportunity to settle scores with…