Former Minister Eshwarappa hopeful of changes in Karnataka BJP unit
Changes will take place. I am hopeful of that. I have played my own role in building the party in the State, he says
Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa hopes for a "cleansing" within the Karnataka BJP unit, following changes at the national level, according to a press conference in Shivamogga on August 18. Responding to inquiries, Eshwarappa stated that modifications in the party's organization are expected in the State as well. He expressed optimism about these changes and called for "purification" within the party.
Eshwarappa, who was expelled from the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election after contesting Shivamogga as an independent candidate against the party's candidate, B.Y. Raghavendra, insisted that he would remain with the BJP. The minister referred to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's alleged disrespect towards the national song, Vande Mataram, which he believed had upset people nationwide, including some Congress leaders.
Eshwarappa demanded that a Congress leader condemn the incident and have Sonia Gandhi apologize for her actions.
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