CHITRADURGA: The mega convention convened in Chitradurga to commemorate the 50-year political odyssey of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has sent ripples through political circles. Even those who had been openly criticising the BJP for its perceived silence over the past three years have now altered their stance.
A multi-lingual showcase
The fluent, seamless Hindi delivered by Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah has drawn widespread attention among politicians. Vijayendra pronounced even complex Hindi words with remarkable ease, underlining that he is indeed a multi-lingual orator.
Vijayendra also recalled the names of Bharatiya Jan Sangh founders Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, alongside poet Rabindranath Tagore. He further asserted that the “anti-people, anti-Hindu” dispensation, which treated citizens with cruelty, had been decisively removed — attributed to Amit Shah’s decisive intervention.
Legacy of Yediyurappa and unwavering resolve
Shedding light on Yediyurappa’s services, Vijayendra noted that even six years after stepping down from the Chief Minister’s office, he continues to receive support from all quarters. He emphasised that Yediyurappa never turned away from challenges. Instead, he confronted them boldly and worked relentlessly for the welfare of the people. The presence of the swamijis, he said, stands as a clear testimony to this. He then appealed to the public, voters, and swamijis across Karnataka to help carry forward the legacy of his father B. S. Yediyurappa and ensure that a stable, people-oriented government is formed in the state. The message was unmistakable—BJP is gearing up for the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections with renewed vigour and momentum.
Honouring swamijis and unity on one platform
Vijayendra made a point of acknowledging the presence of seers from multiple communities on the stage.
KOTA SRINIVAS POOJARI ON BSY’S POLITICAL IDENTITY
Chikkamagaluru–Udupi MP Kota Srinivas Poojari said that Yediyurappa is a political “brand” in Karnataka. He added that Yediyurappa never entered politics from comfort; instead, he carved his path through relentless struggle both within and beyond the legislative arena.
Recalling the early days of the Ram Mandir movement, Poojari said, “Once, B. S. Yediyurappa was on his way to Ayodhya for the struggle. When he was about to board the train, he asked D. H. Shankaramurthy to take care of his family, as he was not sure he would return. That was the level of his dedication to the people of Karnataka.”
