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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up senior BJP leader Eshwarappa on Friday to thank him for accepting the party’s decision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called up senior Karnataka BJP leader and former minister KS Eshwarappa. A video of this has surfaced. In the video, the Prime Minister thanked Eshwarappa for accepting the party’s decision. Appreciated his loyalty. He said that what you and BS Yeddyurappa have done for the party is commendable.
On this Eshwarappa is telling the Prime Minister that I am surprised, it feels very good that a big leader like you is calling an ordinary worker like me. We will definitely win the election. Just need your blessings.
Eshwarappa had retired from electoral politics
Assembly elections are to be held in Karnataka on 10 May. The results will come on 13 May. Eshwarappa, a five-time MLA from Shivamogga seat, had retired from electoral politics even before the list of BJP candidates was released. According to media reports, Eshwarappa had expressed his desire to contest again, but was denied a ticket.
Eshwarappa said that he was not angry with the party and would focus on strengthening the party’s organisation.
Eshwarappa said – I will do everything for BJP’s victory
Eshwarappa has told the Prime Minister that he will campaign for the party’s candidate Channabasappa from his constituency. He said that I will do everything possible to see that BJP wins in Karnataka.
Not angry with BJP, respects party’s decision
Talking to the media, Eshwarappa said that I had never thought even in my dreams that Modi ji would call me. His gesture is an inspiration. And on Thursday, he had said that he is not angry with the BJP. They respect the decision of the party. He had also said that he had decided to retire from electoral politics, but would focus on strengthening the party’s organisation.
I have no regrets. I have served the people of Shivamogga for 25 years. I will continue to work for their welfare and development.
Former CM Shettar left BJP and went to Congress
BJP has fielded many new faces and young leaders this time. Many veterans have been removed. Some of them have rebelled against the party and joined other parties. Prominent among them was Jagadish Shettar, a senior BJP leader and former chief minister. He too joined the Congress a few days ago.
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