Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD(S) candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, HD Kumaraswamy to file his nomination papers on Thursday. Kumaraswamy is contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections from Mandya Constituency. Ahead of filing nomination for Lok Sabha polls, he sought his parents' blessings. Karnataka will go to polls in the 2nd and 3rd phases of elections, on April 26 and May 7.