To stay at the helm, the BJP needs to win at least seven seats out of 15, polling for which will be held on December 5. It has fielded disqualified Congress-JD(S) legislators in 13 assembly segments, and the first challenge is to get the BJP cadre behind them on the campaign trail.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/karnataka-byelections-winning-over-cadre-and-voters-a-tough-task-for-bjp/articleshow/72122500.cms