In Karnataka, scrutiny of nominations is being held today for the assembly elections. More than 3,000 nominations have been filed for 224 constituencies which will go to polls on the 12th of next month. <br />''<br />''The exact number is yet to be released by the State Election Commission. Yesterday was the last day for filing candidature, and Friday is the last day for withdrawal. <br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Twitter war has ensued between Chief Minister Siddarmaiah and BJP. <br />''<br />''In a tweet today, Siddaramaiah said, BJP has converted the election into a fight between outsiders and local Kannadigas. <br />''<br />''Reacting to this, Union Minister Ananth Kumar tweeted that Chief Minister's statement fails to camouflage his insecurity, fear and frustration at the huge popularity of leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath. <br />''<br />''In another development, the election of Congress candidate G. Manjunath from Mulbagal reserved constituency was termed null and void by the Single bench of High Court today for submitting false caste certificate. <br />''<br />''This verdict will have its impact on his prospects in the assembly election. <br />''Meanwhile, Star campaigners from major political parties will be campaigning in the state.