NEW DELHI: Former Karnataka leader minister BS Yeddyurappa today requested BJP supporters to "tie up" other folks and get them to vote for the celebration's candidate in the upcoming assembly election in the southern state.
Yeddyurappa, who's the saffron celebration's candidate for leader minister, made the debatable remark whilst addressing a marketing campaign rally in Belagavi district.
"Don't rest now. If you think that somebody isn't voting, go to their homes, tie up their hands and legs and bring them to vote in favour of Mahantesh Doddagoudar," ANI quoted him as saying.
Mahantesh Basavantrai Doddagoudar is the BJP candidate from the Kittur constituency.
Yeddyurappa's remarks drew a sharp reaction from the Congress, which accused the veteran BJP chief of threatening citizens.
"A defeatist BJP facing rejection at the hands of Kannadigas is threatening voters in frustration. Mr Yeddyurappa, insulting democracy andintimidating voters will trounce the BJP decisively," tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.
Both the BJP and the Congress have introduced a marketing campaign blitzkrieg in Karnataka, which works to the polls on May 12. The ruling COngress is dealing with a tricky challenge from the BJP, which is taking a look to return to energy in the state after a five-year hiatus.
Yeddyurappa, who's the saffron celebration's candidate for leader minister, made the debatable remark whilst addressing a marketing campaign rally in Belagavi district.
"Don't rest now. If you think that somebody isn't voting, go to their homes, tie up their hands and legs and bring them to vote in favour of Mahantesh Doddagoudar," ANI quoted him as saying.
Mahantesh Basavantrai Doddagoudar is the BJP candidate from the Kittur constituency.
Don't leisure now. If you assume that someone is not voting, cross to their homes, tie up their arms & legs & carry them… https://t.co/yVFuaWoqq5
— ANI (@ANI) 1525517258000Yeddyurappa's remarks drew a sharp reaction from the Congress, which accused the veteran BJP chief of threatening citizens.
"A defeatist BJP facing rejection at the hands of Kannadigas is threatening voters in frustration. Mr Yeddyurappa, insulting democracy andintimidating voters will trounce the BJP decisively," tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.
A defeatist BJP dealing with rejection at the hands of Kannadigas is threatening citizens in frustration. Mr. Yeddyurappa,… https://t.co/1Gu58938Q7
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) 1525517921000Both the BJP and the Congress have introduced a marketing campaign blitzkrieg in Karnataka, which works to the polls on May 12. The ruling COngress is dealing with a tricky challenge from the BJP, which is taking a look to return to energy in the state after a five-year hiatus.
Tie up peoples' hands and legs, bring them to vote for BJP: Yeddyurappa
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