Shah on poll-bound Karnataka tour; will meet Lingayat, Dalit communities
BJP President Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to poll-bound Karnataka from today. Besides visiting a number of mutts associated with various communities, including Lingayats and Dalits, Shah will also address farmers' and traders' meetings, take out a road show, and attend party events. Shah's visit is seen as part of his efforts to ensure that the community continues to back BJP.
Shah will visit Siddaganga mutt, Madara Chennaiah mutt
Shah will go to Siddaganga mutt today and seek the blessings of its seer, the BJP statement said. He will visit Madara Chennaiah mutt tomorrow, which has been traditionally associated with Dalits. He will also visit the Bekkinkal, Sirgere, and Muruga mutts among others during his visit to the state's central region. The BJP is trying all efforts to unseat Congress from Karnataka.
Congress is trying to dent BJP vote bank
Political observers said Congress government's decision to accord minority religion status to Lingayats is aimed at denting the vote bank of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Congress President Rahul Gandhi has also been frequenting the state and visited holy places linked to different religions and castes. Meanwhile, the BJP has declared BS Yeddyurappa as its Chief Ministerial candidate from Karnataka.
