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Will the Indian National Congress retain its stronghold in Mangalore constituency?

Mangalore is considered a stronghold for Indian National Congress (INC), which has won here 6 times. Current member of the Mangalore Legislative Assembly, U T Abdul Khader (INC) is a four-term serving MLA representing the Mangalore assembly constituency. He has also served as the Cabinet Minister for Urban Development and Housing. He has continued his undefeated streak in the Mangalore assembly since 2008 by defeating candidates from Bharatiya Janata Party.