Unconfirmed news has been circulating in the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad that the Congress may replace its candidate in the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency. Dingaleshwar Swamiji, who announced independent candidacy, was rumored to replace the Congress party official candidate, Vinod Asooti. DK Shivakumar, put an end to all speculation saying party is not considering replacing the candidate