Shah asks K’taka BJP leaders to forget differences & work unitedly
In a significant move to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked the state’s party leaders to put aside their differences and work together for the betterment of the party. This call comes at a time when the state unit of the party is grappling with internal conflicts and divisions.
According to state party president BY Vijayendra, Shah made this appeal during a meeting with Karnataka BJP leaders in New Delhi recently. Vijayendra, who has been facing opposition from some party leaders, including former ministers and MLAs, since his election as the state unit chief, welcomed Shah’s intervention.
The BJP leaders in Karnataka have been at loggerheads over Vijayendra’s presidency, with some accusing him of engaging in “adjustment politics” with the ruling Congress to further his own interests. They have also criticized him and his father, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, for trying to keep the party in their clutches.
Vijayendra, however, has maintained that he is committed to strengthening the party and ensuring its victory in the upcoming assembly elections. He has also promised to work closely with Shah and other senior party leaders to achieve this goal.
Shah’s appeal to the Karnataka BJP leaders is seen as a significant development in the party’s efforts to overcome its internal divisions and present a united front in the state. The BJP has been facing stiff opposition from the Congress and the JD(S) in Karnataka, and the party needs to be united and strong to take on its opponents.
The Karnataka BJP has been in turmoil since Vijayendra’s election as the state unit chief. Many party leaders, including former ministers and MLAs, had opposed his candidacy, citing his lack of experience and his alleged closeness to the Yediyurappa family. They had also accused him of engaging in “adjustment politics” with the Congress to ensure his victory in the party’s internal elections.
Despite these opposition, Vijayendra has managed to consolidate his position within the party and has been working closely with Shah and other senior party leaders to strengthen the party’s organization in Karnataka.
Shah’s appeal to the Karnataka BJP leaders is seen as a boost to Vijayendra’s efforts to unite the party. The Union Home Minister’s intervention is likely to have a calming effect on the party’s internal divisions and will help to reduce tensions within the organization.
The BJP’s performance in the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka will be keenly watched by political observers. The party had performed poorly in the 2018 assembly elections, winning only 104 seats out of a total of 224. The party is keen to improve its performance in the next elections and is working hard to strengthen its organization and unite its leaders.
In conclusion, Shah’s appeal to the Karnataka BJP leaders to forget their differences and work together is a welcome development for the party. The Union Home Minister’s intervention is likely to help to reduce tensions within the organization and will give a boost to Vijayendra’s efforts to unite the party.
