Most of these Lingayat leaders, irrespective of their age, are not merely capable of winning the polls, but also have the ability to handle top positions in the party and government.
Prominent leaders in the Karnataka BJP rebel as tickets denied to incumbent MLAs, MLCs, and former MLAs trigger resignations and discontent ahead of the Assembly elections.
Jagadish Shettar said he would contest the poll for sure.He said, ‘They (party leaders) have not understood Jagadish Shettar yet, for the way they humiliated me’