In a call on Friday, Modi tells the former Karnataka minister over the phone, “You have demonstrated your commitment to the party. I am very happy with you.”
The five-time MLA from the constituency, however, is said to have sought the ticket for his son K E Kantesh, from the segment. Senior BJP leader and MLC Ayanur Manjunath, who too was an aspirant from Shivamogga, quit the party earlier on Wednesday, and joined JD(S). He is now the JD(S) candidate from the Assembly segment. 🗳️ Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: BJP Announces Candidates for Remaining Two Seats, KS Eshwarappa s Son Misses Out on Ticket.
A prosperous Western Ghats district, Shimoga has always been the political nerve centre of Karnataka, producing four chief ministers and dozens of other important figures as well as public movements
"I am not angry with BJP. those who have left BJP have to be brought back. We've to bring them back to BJP who are angry with our party and joined Congress. Our candidate will win this seat. BJP will win over 140 seats in Karnataka," Eshwarappa told ANI.