Daijiworld Media Network – Puttur (MS)
Puttur, Jul 17: Fans of Arun Kumar Puthila, who contested as BJP rebel candidate in Puttur legislative constituency and made the BJP high command take him seriously, have diverted their attention towards coming Lok Sabha elections.
During the Karnataka legislative assembly elections slogans of ‘Puthila for Puttur’ were making waves on social media. Now it is changed to ‘Puthila for Tulunadu’.
Puthila had secured 62458 votes within 20 days of campaigning. He gave tough fight to Congress and got defeated by few votes. In addition, he pushed the BJP candidate to third spot.
Puthila’s fans are concentrating on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. An app by the name Tulunadige Puthila is also installed. In addition, @puttilaformp2024 Instagram account is also opened. Many members and followers of Puthila have joined these groups.
Several supporters have also started a post card campaign urging BJP high command to give MP ticket to Arun Kumar Puttila. There is an aim of sending at least three lac post cards from Dakshina Kannada (DK) district.
Online voting is also begun by the fans of Puthila with regards to the next MP of Dakshina Kannada. Names of Kota Srinivas Poojary, Brijesh Chowta, Satyajit Suratkal and Arun Kumar Puttila options are given.
Puthila said, “The workers of BJP have suffered for the past five years. The campaign is done due to their effort. However, I have not taken any decision with regards to contesting in the next Lok Sabha elections. Senior leaders of the RSS and BJP are with us. If all of them support, then decision will be taken.”