 | 'BJP endorses corruption': Congress after video of Eshwarappa talking to PM over phone emergesThe Opposition party said that Prime Minister Modi congratulating Eshwarappa for not rebelling despite not being given a poll ticket "is unacceptable". |
| PM Modi calls former minister Eshwarappa, hails his commitment to BJPEshwarappa said: "I had no clue even in my dream that the Prime Minister will call me. His phone call has inspired me. We will win the election in Shivamogga city." |
 | Senior Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from electoral politicsEshwarappa would turn 75 in June, the unofficial age bar in the BJP for leaders to contest polls and hold official positions. |
