The biggest task, however, is to build the BJP as a credible opposition. There was speculation that sections of top leaders even influenced decisions on tickets in rival parties. Vijayendra may be a first-time MLA, but that does not make him a rookie. One glaring difference between Yediyurappa and Vijayendra is that the BJP veteran had built his reputation fighting all along for farmer causes and emerged as a Lingayat political figure only after the JD (S) refused to cede the CM s post in 2007.
India News: BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday hit out at the BJP, alleging that the IT and ED raids are being carried out to blackmail.