Bangalore: Will Priyanka Gandhi Vadra be the Congress candidate for by-polls from Udupi-Chikkamagalur constituency vacated by CM DVS Gowda.

The PCC is seriously considering such a possibility, as Pooja Gandhi would be JD-s candidate, and it could be a Gandhi versus Gandhi tussle to watch on the sidelines.

Congress leaders think, could complete from where her grandmother, Indira had contested for a fresh lease of political life.

Meanwhile, BJP is sending Sunil Kumar Karkala into the by-poll battle, as per official announcement on Tuesday.

While Pooja Gandhi may be asked to contest by JD-s with leftist support, congress will drag its feet by sending a list of probable including Jayprakash Hegde, who may become a ‘Dummy’. If Priyanka is decided upon.