Karnataka BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel can be heard making the comments in a video clip that has gone viral. BJP leaders have distanced themselves from the remarks.
PM felicitates Karnataka ex-CM on his 80th birthday at inauguration of airport in Shivamogga. This was Modi's 5th visit since second week of January to poll-bound state.
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BJP has asked Bommai to field BSY's younger son from Shikaripura. Its problem is two-pronged — bet on CM has not paid off & it does not have another mass leader in Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has struggled to manage voter expectations. Bengaluru's crumbling infrastructure & graft charges against his government have added to his woes.
Sri Ram Sene plans to field candidates in 25 of 224 seats in this year's Karnataka assembly elections, with chief Pramod Muthalik planning to contest from Karkala in Udupi.
Govt intends to move the 2 dominant castes, so far part of 3A & 3B categories under OBC, to 2C & D, which will likely increase their quota in jobs & education by 'at least 2-3%'.
BJP's statement comes at a time when talks about leadership change in the Karnataka government has led to confusion among party workers, ahead of the crucial assembly elections.
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