Making everyone poor has been the philosophy of Rahul Gandhi, opined former chief minister and Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency BJP candidate Basavaraj Bommai.
After Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, the era of coalition governments ended and the people decided to have one-party government for the development and safety of the country, said former chief minister and Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency BJP candidate Basavaraj Bommai.
The Congress party appointed presidents for seven districts in Karnataka ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party has announced new names for the President post for Bellary City, Bengaluru East, Haveri, Kopal, Udupi, Raichur and Shimoga.
He told reporters that the Congress party would split within three months after Narendra Modi would take oath as the prime minister for the third time. It would have an impact on Karnataka also.
"People are not digesting the fact that one family is holding the power of BJP in Karnataka. There is pain in party workers," Eshwarappa said speaking to reporters on Thursday.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP's candidate from Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha constituency, Basavaraj Bommai, accused the ruling Congress party on Friday of 'double standards' regarding the Mekedatu Dam issue.
Coming down heavily on the Siddaramaiah-led government, former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said the fiscal condition of the state has deteriorated under the ruling Congress.
Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said he will contest independently and win the elections even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes and attempts to change his mind.
Miffed after his son was denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Wednesday laid the blame on former chief minister and Lingayat stalwart KS Eshwarappa.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday thanked Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) top leaders for making him a candidate from Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha constituency.
According to officials, the angry farmers went on a rampage, burning vehicles, including police vans, and vandalizing shops in the area. At least three shops were gutted, and one person was injured in the incident.