Mysuru: The Congress won the prestigious APMC (Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee) President post defeating the JD(S) in a keenly contested polls that took place at the APMC yard at Bandipalya on Mysuru-Nanjangud road yesterday.
K. Prabhuswamy of the Congress was declared the President by lottery after both he and JD(S) candidate S. Siddegowda were tied at eight votes each. The JD(S) settled for the Vice-President post, with its candidate Javarappa defeating Savithramma of the Congress. Javarappa, A AHINDA leader, is said to be a strong follower of District Minister G.T. Devegowda (GTD).
