According to 72-year-old Somanna, he was not willing to fight election this time and wanted to retire but the BJP top leadership asked him to fight from Varuna and Chamarajanagar segments and he could not say no to them.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/karnataka-elections-2023-six-engaging-battles-to-watch-out-for/3078967/

Mysuru MP Pratap Simha, while recalling his association with Mr. Dhruvanarayan, acknowledged his efforts to set up Morarji Desai residential schools in several parts of Chamarajanagar districts, besides the development of NH 766.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/dhruvanarayans-death-loss-to-people-of-mysuru-chamarajanagar-region-setback-to-congress/article66608159.ece