Coastal, Malnad K'taka: Cong challenges Sangh grip over 'Hindutva lab' The coastal and malnad (hilly) Karnataka region is called the Hindutva laboratory
The arrival of Amit Shah as the Union Home Minister in 2019 sent out clear signals that he would govern with a strong hand - enjoying the complete trust of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - and would not hesitate to set off new policy approaches for safeguarding national interests.