India

Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar Joins Congress Ahead Of Assembly Elections

Just a day after quitting BJP, the former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar joined hands with the Congress ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.

Jagadish Shettar joins Congress today

He joined the party in the presence of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, General Secretaries K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala (Karnataka in-charge), KPCC president D K Shivakumar and Legislature Party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, among others.

On Sunday, Shettar resigned as the Hubli-Dharwad (Central) MLA after the BJP denied him the ticket to contest the Assembly polls.

The 67-year-old six-time MLA, Shettar was asked by the BJP top brass to make way for others, but he on his part had asserted he wanted to contest one last time.

Shettar slams BJP

After joining the Congress, the leader has alleged that he had been humiliated by the BJP by denying him a ticket and that party is today in the control of “very few people.” He slammed BJP and said, “I was humiliated and badly treated by the BJP leaders. A few leaders in the state are misusing the BJP system and it is hurtful.”

Speaking to the media, he said, “I was forcefully thrown out of the party that I built…I’m joining the Congress by accepting its ideology and principles.”

On his arrival in Bengaluru from Hubballi on Sunday night, Shettar had held discussions with Congress leaders Surjewala,  Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, former minister and campaign committee chief M B Patil and veteran party leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa (Shettar’s relative).

Also Read: Attack On UP Police! Plea Filed In SC For Probe Into Gangsters’ Killing And 183 Encounters

Possible aftermath of Shetter’s decision

After Shettar’s decision, a prominent Lingayat leader from north Karnataka may adversely impact the BJP’s prospects in a number of segments in the region, according to political observers.

Shettar, a veteran BJP leader whose family has been associated with the party since Jana Sangh’s days, is an influential leader from its bastion of Kittur Karnataka region. While in the BJP he had served as a Minister, Speaker, Leader of the Opposition and chief minister.

Alina Khan

Recent Posts

Salman Khan Greets Fans On Eid from Bullet-Proof Balcony Amid Security Concerns

Salman Khan, whose latest film Sikandar is receiving rave reviews, made his fans’ Eid special…

4 mins ago

IMD Warns Of Exceptionally Hot Summer In 2025 With Increased Heatwave Days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about an exceptionally hot summer ahead,…

10 mins ago

Delhi HC Rules In Favor Of Soldiers, Affirms Right To Disability Pension

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s (AFT) decision to grant disability…

15 mins ago

Delhi High Court Seeks AIIMS, Centre’s Reply On PG Admission Counseling Delay

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central Government and AIIMS regarding…

48 mins ago

Mumbai Police Visits Kunal Kamra’s Old Address Amid Legal Case Over Parody Song

Mumbai Police visited comedian Kunal Kamra’s residence in connection with a case related to his…

1 hour ago

Court Orders CBI To Unseal Three Floors In UPSC Candidates’ Death Case

Three aspirants died in July 2024 in the basement of a coaching center in Old…

2 hours ago