Former MP Manjunath Kunnur to contest independently for Dharwad LS seat after denial of Congress ticket. Kunnur protests against party's decision, cites nomination of family members over experienced candidates. He may step aside if Fakira Dingaleshwar Swamiji enters the fray. Split in Veerashaiva Lingayat votes could impact Congress' Vinod Asuti or Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's chances.