In Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha, Congress and BJP campaigned vigorously despite heat. Congress' R Padmaraj Poojary led a roadshow, BJP's Capt Brijesh Chowta honored George Fernandes. BJP stressed Modi's achievements, while Congress highlighted state successes. Udupi Chikmagalur witnessed Congress' K Jayaprakash Hegde pledge development, BJP's Kota Shrinivas Poojari emphasized security, economy.