Shah asks K’taka BJP leaders to forget differences & work unitedly
In a bid to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked state BJP leaders to put aside their past differences and work unitedly to achieve the party’s goals. This comes as a significant development in the state’s political landscape, where internal squabbles and power struggles have been a recurring phenomenon.
According to state BJP president BY Vijayendra, Shah made this appeal during a meeting with party leaders in Bengaluru. Vijayendra, who has been facing opposition from some party leaders who accused him of “adjustment politics” with the ruling Congress, said that Shah’s advice was to forget the past and work together for the party’s growth.
The opposition to Vijayendra’s leadership has been brewing for some time, with some party leaders criticizing him and his father, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, for trying to keep the party in their clutches. These critics had also questioned Vijayendra’s leadership skills, saying that he was not a strong enough leader to take on the ruling Congress.
However, it appears that Shah’s intervention has helped to ease the tension to some extent. Vijayendra said that Shah told the party leaders that they should not let past differences come in the way of their work and that they should focus on building a strong and united party.
The BJP has been facing a series of challenges in Karnataka, including internal squabbles, corruption allegations, and a perception that the party is divided and lacks a strong leader. The party has been trying to regain its lost ground in the state, where it has been out of power since 2018.
In recent months, there have been reports of factionalism within the party, with some leaders backing Vijayendra and others opposing him. The party’s state unit has also been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, which have further eroded the party’s popularity.
However, with Shah’s intervention, it appears that the party is trying to put its house in order and focus on the upcoming elections. Vijayendra said that Shah’s advice was to work together and not let internal differences affect the party’s growth.
“We are committed to following the party’s ideology and working together for the growth of the party. We will not let internal differences come in the way of our work,” Vijayendra said.
The BJP’s efforts to unite its ranks come as the party prepares for the upcoming state assembly elections, which are expected to take place in the next 12-18 months. The party is keen to regain power in the state and is looking to improve its performance in the elections.
In recent months, the BJP has been trying to strengthen its organization in the state, including appointing new office-bearers and conducting party-wide surveys to gauge public opinion. The party has also been trying to reach out to various sections of society, including farmers, laborers, and small business owners, to build a strong support base.
The BJP’s efforts to unite its ranks and strengthen its organization in Karnataka are being closely watched by political observers, who are keen to see whether the party can overcome its internal differences and regain its lost ground in the state.
In conclusion, Shah’s appeal to Karnataka BJP leaders to forget their past differences and work unitedly is a significant development in the state’s political landscape. The party needs to put its house in order and focus on building a strong and united organization if it is to regain power in the state and achieve its goals.
