Eshwarappa, a lifelong ABVP/BJP adherent, was denied a BJP ticket in last years Karnataka assembly polls. But this time, when the party overlooked his son K E Kantheshs bid to contest from neighbouring Haveri Lok Sabha seat, he rebelled. Eshwarappa believes Yediyurappa and his sons engineered Kantheshs rejection, so hes contesting “to teach them a lesson”.
Karnataka BJP leader Ganesh Karnik has strongly criticized Sam Pitroda, the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, for advocating a US-like ‘inheritance tax’ in the country, saying that “he is illiterate.”
To prevent a BJP sweep like in 2019, the Congress is banking on its schemes to consolidate support among the marginalised communities and minorities, along with splits among Vokkaligas and Lingayats.
KS Eshwarappa expelled by Karnataka BJP for contesting independently in Lok Sabha. Accuses Yediyurappa of family politics. Party files complaint over Modi s posters. Bommai chosen for Haveri. Eshwarappa claims independence from BJP.
The BJP’s decision came hours after KS Eshwarappa remained in the fray from Shivamogga after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday evening | Latest News India