Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, in his meeting with top BJP leaders in New Delhi, said halal meat and hijab lines may get some votes, but the government should focus on budget proposals and implementing infrastructure projects so that ‘ to focus on development. ‘, the reports said.
Indian Express In its report, it was reiterated that the state BJP unit would be completely revamped and elections were not likely to be held soon.
The report also quoted sources as saying that the crisis-ridden CM was told that the cabinet reshuffle would be done soon after the list submitted by the national leadership to the central leadership is approved.
The changes are expected to be finalized during the visit of BJP national general secretary in-charge Arun Singh and party chief JP Nadda (April 16-17) to Karnataka on April 12-24, the report said. With the state executive meeting at Hospet, Vijayanagar.
The central leadership, which includes both Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah, has ruled out going ahead with the elections, which are scheduled for May 2023, as suggested by some leaders, the report quoted sources as saying. . “Instead, he suggested that the party reorganize itself, while the government, after the reshuffle, should focus on governance aspects,” a source said. who were unhappy with the state government.
A senior party leader and Karnataka MP was quoted as saying that the approach was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s position that the BJP should get a mandate with a good development report card.
“National leaders have made it clear to the CM that the controversy over hijab and halal meat, as well as other issues aimed at minorities, may help the party consolidate the fanatical Hindu vote in some pockets, but the party will not be able to return to power. For that, we should have a solid performance record,” he said.
A national functionary said, “The prime minister is very particular that the BJP’s main election issue should be the development and progress of the state.”
The group advocating for early elections believed that the atmosphere created by the recent election victory of the BJP, as well as the hijab and halal controversies, gave the party an advantage. “Some leaders wanted Karnataka to hold elections along with Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh,” a source was quoted as saying.
Bommai, on his part, is believed to have expressed his “problem” over controversial remarks made by politicians on controversial issues at a time when he has consistently said that his government will follow court orders after taking everyone into confidence. Will do
BJP national general secretary CT Ravi had said that halal meat is part of “economic jihad” by the Muslim community. He even said that when Muslims refuse to buy non-halal meat from Hindus, why do you insist Hindus to buy from them?
The report quoted a party MP as saying that the public stand and statements of some senior leaders have created difficulties for the CM, thereby “disrupting the governance process”.
Nadda, who had earlier directed state leaders not to make public comments on the hijab issue while the matter was in court, is among the central leaders who have expressed their displeasure over such comments.
A series of inauguration and foundation-laying ceremonies will take place in the state in the coming days as part of the development campaign, which Modi will visit frequently.
The state unit has been directed to focus its efforts in northern Karnataka, a region where the BJP has long been dominant, but where dissatisfaction between the cadre and leaders is growing, the report said. It has been said in the report that there have been reports of BJP MLAs contemplating changing parties.
According to the national functionary, the state unit was warned not to rely too much on “internal conflicts and tussles between Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar and former chief minister Siddaramaiah”.
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