BJP hopes 'Modi magic' will work in Karnataka as it did in Gujarat


By Santosh Kumar Pathak

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IANS): BJP's thumping victory in the 2022 Gujarat Assembly polls has enthused the party leaders and cadres in Karnataka, which goes to polls in next five months.

The saffron party in the state seems to be banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's magic to do wonders in the upcoming polls and is confident that under the leadership of Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, the BJP will again form the government in the state.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, who was instrumental in bringing the BJP government to power in the state, recently quit electoral politics and is now a member of the BJP Parliamentary Board, party's highest decision-making body.

The saffron party, which claims to have set all political equations right, is busy preparing for the upcoming state elections and is set to target 'Mission 150'.

With the BJP refuting rumours of infighting within the party, the fissures within the party's state level are quite visible. The BJP, which is running the government in the state, wants to ensure securing a thumping majority in the coming state polls just like in 2018 Assembly polls.

The BJP is banking on the popularity of its star campaigner -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It aims at returning to power in Karnataka for a second time riding on the Modi wave.

Prime Minister Modi is constantly visiting the state and inaugurating infrastructure projects worth crores of rupees.

Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week 2023 by visiting Bengaluru on February 6 and flagged off the Green Mobility rally to spread awareness among people about use of green fuel. He also launched uniforms under Indian Oil's 'Unbottled' initiative, each uniform to support recycling of around 28 used PET bottles.

Taking another step towards "self-reliance" in the defence sector, he dedicated the HAL Helicopter Factory at Tumakuru to the nation whose foundation stone was also laid by him in 2016. Later, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for Tumakuru Industrial Township and two Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Tumakuru.

On February 13, PM again visited Karnataka where he inaugurated the 14th Aero India 2023 at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Giving a message to the youth of Karnataka through this programme, Modi said that Karnataka is the centre of India's technological progress and this will open up new possibilities for the youth in the aviation sector.

He urged the youth of the state to apply their technological expertise in the defence sector to strengthen the country.

Modi visited Karnataka for the third time on February 27 where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth more than Rs 3,600 crore in Shivamogga.

Along with the inauguration of the airport at Shivamogga, he also laid the foundation stone for two railway projects.

On the other hand, Modi released the 13th installment of about Rs 16,000 crore under PM-Kisan Scheme in Belagavi and laid the foundation stone of several development projects worth more than Rs 2,700 crore in Belagavi and also dedicated them to the nation.

The Prime Minister also dedicated the redeveloped Belagavi Railway Station building to the country. In Belagavi, he laid the foundation stone of six multi-village projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

During his visit on March 12 for the fourth time during the last one-and-a-half months, PM Modi dedicated the Bengaluru-Mysore Expressway in Mandya, laid the foundation stone of the Mysuru-Kushalnagar four-lane highway and later dedicated the IIT Dharwad in Hubli-Dharwad to the nation in different events during the tour.

He inaugurated the longest railway platform -- Shri Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubli station and redeveloped Hosapete station.

Besides, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects of Hubli-Dharwad Smart City while laying the foundation stone of Dharwad Multi-Village Water Supply Scheme. During this visit, he also gifted various other projects to the people of Mandya and Hubli-Dharwad.

Sources have said that Prime Minister Modi may visit Karnataka twice next week. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Karnataka on March 25 to participate in the concluding programme of the Vijay Sankalp Yatra being held by the BJP in the state.

During his visit to Karnataka on March 25, the Prime Minister will address a massive rally to urge people to vote in large numbers.

According to sources, Modi may also visit Karnataka for an official programme on March 22. The programme of his tour is currently being finalised, possibility of revision of the dates cannot be ruled out.

The Election Commission may announce the dates for the Karnataka Assembly elections in the last week of March.

Even after the official announcement of the election, the BJP has planned to field its entire team of senior leaders, central ministers and chief ministers of several states for the election campaign.

But, the party is banking heavily on the Modi magic to win the upcoming state elections.

 

  

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  • SUJATA, KARNATAKA

    Tue, Mar 21 2023

    The party which makes more publicity will loose this time. let all the politicians not be overconfident. Almighty has already scripted which party is going to come to power. JAI SRI RAM-Let Jesus guide you the right way -INSYA ALLAH

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  • Dr Kumari Kusuma Gunji MBBS DGO DNB, NelloreKdyadka

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    BJP will not make it in Karnataka this time

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  • John, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    People across India a fed up on his jumla, In Gujrat bjp wins as he is personally helping gujjs businessmen to thrive with free loans, large contracts and selling national assets for throwaway prices.

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  • Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    What is modi magic?? When did modi become a magician?? I only knew P. C Sorcar as a magician.

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  • pitu, INDIA

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    MODI, FIRST DEPOSIT OUR PROMISED 15 LAKHS, THAN WE WILL DEFINITELY BRING YOU TO POWER

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    He brought more disasters than hachements.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    'Modi magic" now turned into 'Modi Tragic"

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  • Sujit Kumar, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    Only Yedurappa with the help of our honourable Prime Minister Modiji can come in power . I request Modiji please make Yedurappa sir the CM candidate. Bommai is waste .

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    Voting for your choice of party is your rightful wisdom. While hating DKS/Siddhu, please make a portrait of Santro Ravi & Maadal and install it in the Pooja Room.

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  • Rajesh, Kudroli

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    I like to revisit to see ppls comment who are saying bjp will not come to power once the results are out. Want to laugh at ur intelligence...mark my words no one can stop bjp in next election..silent majority is watching all the tamasha that is happening here

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  • arm, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    You and your intelligent spectator's are great Gobar Ganesh. No one can change you people.

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    Patience is freely available and is a very effective medicine. Till then enjoy the services of the 40 % government that receives kickback from Anthony Waste Management upon release of their dues. The contractor knows the party's weakness hence is on a strike to make it's hired workers permanent. Enjoy the litter hoarded on the doorstep.

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    Voting for your choice of party is your rightful wisdom. While hating DKS/Siddhu, please make a portrait of Santro Ravi & Maadal and install it in the Pooja Room

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  • Rajeev Shetty., Udupi

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    An Excellent Faith in EVM. Why opposition parties are not appealing Supreme Court to BAN EVM?! Inspite of knowing the facts of EVM.

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  • Raj, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    Modi magic is working in Karnataka. Karnataka's public assets are appearing on Adani companies balance sheet.

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  • Michael, Brahmavar

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    Modi magic, BJP manga maya.

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  • Rahul, Mluru/dxb

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    People, dikhawe pe mat jawo. apni akal lagawo.

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  • TK, dubai

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    Andhabhakths will get completely mesmerised with all the hullaballo..

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  • Troyv, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    This time they will not come in power bjp.

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  • Kedhar, Mangaluru

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    It's an open secret! Only PM Modi can be the face saver for the beleaguered BJP in Karnataka!BJP needs Modi Magic for sure to survive in Karnataka!

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  • TG, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    Last time, they came to power using Operation Lotus ,not through peoples mandate. They can buy votes, but not fool.people. This time the lotus is doomed to fail, no magic will work..

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    ಗುಂಡಿಗಳಿರುವ ರಸ್ತೆ, ತುಂಬಿದ ಚರಂಡಿ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಯೋಚನೆ ಬೇಡ, ಲವ್ ಜಿಹಾದ್, ಹಿಜಬ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವಿರೋಧಿಸಿ. ಮ್ಯಾಜಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಲು ಮೋದಿಯವರು ಬರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ವಾಹ್ !! ರಸ್ತೆ, ಚರಂಡಿ ಕಟ್ಟಿಸಿದ್ದು ಈತನ ಅಪ್ಪ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಭಂಡವಾಳದಿನದ. ಇಂತಹವರಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಳವೂ ಗುಜರಾತ್ನಿಂದ ಬರುವುದೋ ??

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    Unfortunately it has worked in D.K.....Hope it will not continue forever.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    "ABRAKA DABRAKA, ABRAKA DABRAKA " I remembered Magician Ganesh.

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  • Kiran Poojary, Bengaluru/Mangaluru

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    I will vote for BJP not because of Modi's face, but because of faces of DKshi and Siddu.

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Mon, Mar 20 2023

    So till now you are drinking bottle milk can't see and take your own Decision. Poojary wake up.

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  • Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    Karnataka bjp is banking only on modi but they can't show any of their achievements. Modis magic is now null and void only Karnataka bjp thinks his magic is still there.

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  • Gautam Das, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    Only magic can work for BJP is broken EVMs or Operation Kamala if it losses election. No Modi, No Bomma . No Ram Temple and No Gau Matha can win elections for BJP anymore. To defeat BJP completely people and all opposition should join together to press EC to ban EVMs and bring in a tough anti defection law for ministers jumping from one party to another party against people’s mandate to bring down the elected govt for the term of 5 years.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    Readers, the charisma of PM Modiji, is evident at every mass gathering across India.. North East region renewed their trust under his leadership.... The spectacular road show in Mandya district, has become the " Curtain Raiser " in Karnataka

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    Everyday is not Sunday ...

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Sun, Mar 19 2023

    This is Hindu ko badkavo aur looto magic........i want 200 rupee a liter petrol after elections.....

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