BENGALURU: The Congress and JD(S) mix had did not construct a strong narrative in opposition to BJP in Karnataka. But the income tax raids on businessmen and contractors shut top JD(S) leaders may have come as a blessing in disguise for the ruling companions.
With not up to 3 weeks left for the polls, the 2 parties are now anticipated to launch a blistering campaign in opposition to the BJP and draw a narrative that "Narendra Modi is out to finish of the Vokkaliga leaders in Karnataka". First, it used to be D Ok Shivakumar and now the JD(S) leaders.
The raids may additionally drive the 2 party leaders to set aside their variations, piled up over seat-sharing and price ticket distribution and submit a united entrance over the following three-weeks. A glimpse of this used to be seen on Thursday when Congress and JD(S) leaders led by way of leader minister H D Kumarswamy held a protest in entrance of I-T office in Bengaluru.
Political analysts also imagine that the 2 parties, who have been wrestling for political area in south Karnataka, giving merit to the BJP, might now join palms to prevent BJP’s foray into the Vokkaliga heartland.
During the I-T raids last yr, Kumaraswamy had issued a commentary supporting Shivakumar and calling the transfer politically motivated. Last week, Shivakumar shared the dais with Kumaraswamy’s when his son Nikhil filed the nomination papers in Mandya.
The Congress too has its own reasons for backing JD(S). The party knows it's going to send a unique political signal in the Vokkaliga belt of Old Mysuru area ahead of the polls and they perceive this can be a potent weapon to prevent Modi wave in Karnataka, in particular in the Vokkaliga heartland.
This aside, the coalition companions Congress and the JD(S) have also covered up a slew of measures to take at the BJP.
Congress and JD(S) leaders have determined to deal with separate rallies in all 28 Lok sabha constituencies to send out a strong message to grass-root employees and ensure they paintings jointly for the victory of consensus candidate. Former high minister and JD(S) leader HD Devegowda and previous leader minister and Congress Legislature party leader Siddaramaiah might be two major faces of those rallies, resources added bearing in mind that the harmony of Vokkaligas, who constitutes 12-15% of the inhabitants and Kurubas who represent round 6-Nine % are an important in defeating BJP in 8-10 constituencies of the state.
The first main display of harmony is likely to begin from Monday where AICC president Rahul Gandhi and Deve Gowda will deal with the primary joint campaign rally.
With not up to 3 weeks left for the polls, the 2 parties are now anticipated to launch a blistering campaign in opposition to the BJP and draw a narrative that "Narendra Modi is out to finish of the Vokkaliga leaders in Karnataka". First, it used to be D Ok Shivakumar and now the JD(S) leaders.
The raids may additionally drive the 2 party leaders to set aside their variations, piled up over seat-sharing and price ticket distribution and submit a united entrance over the following three-weeks. A glimpse of this used to be seen on Thursday when Congress and JD(S) leaders led by way of leader minister H D Kumarswamy held a protest in entrance of I-T office in Bengaluru.
Political analysts also imagine that the 2 parties, who have been wrestling for political area in south Karnataka, giving merit to the BJP, might now join palms to prevent BJP’s foray into the Vokkaliga heartland.
During the I-T raids last yr, Kumaraswamy had issued a commentary supporting Shivakumar and calling the transfer politically motivated. Last week, Shivakumar shared the dais with Kumaraswamy’s when his son Nikhil filed the nomination papers in Mandya.
The Congress too has its own reasons for backing JD(S). The party knows it's going to send a unique political signal in the Vokkaliga belt of Old Mysuru area ahead of the polls and they perceive this can be a potent weapon to prevent Modi wave in Karnataka, in particular in the Vokkaliga heartland.
This aside, the coalition companions Congress and the JD(S) have also covered up a slew of measures to take at the BJP.
Congress and JD(S) leaders have determined to deal with separate rallies in all 28 Lok sabha constituencies to send out a strong message to grass-root employees and ensure they paintings jointly for the victory of consensus candidate. Former high minister and JD(S) leader HD Devegowda and previous leader minister and Congress Legislature party leader Siddaramaiah might be two major faces of those rallies, resources added bearing in mind that the harmony of Vokkaligas, who constitutes 12-15% of the inhabitants and Kurubas who represent round 6-Nine % are an important in defeating BJP in 8-10 constituencies of the state.
The first main display of harmony is likely to begin from Monday where AICC president Rahul Gandhi and Deve Gowda will deal with the primary joint campaign rally.
Cong, JD(S) plan to make I-T raids a poll issue
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