Pradeep Bhandari’s 6th episode of ‘Elections Ki Baat – Pradeep Bhandari Ke Sath’ released on YouTube on Monday. Many viewers joined the live broadcast within minutes of the show premiering on Jan Ki Baat’s YouTube page. After his ground report from Hubli Dharwad central which was watched by people waiting eagerly to know the results of Karnataka Elections 2023, Pradeep Bhandari was in Athani to analyse the impact of Laxman Savadi jumping ship to the congress after BJP denied him poll ticket. Athani & Hubli Dharwad Central becomes important as both these seats set the tone to gauge the impact of rebel turncoat leaders.
There is no doubt that Savadi is an influential leader of the Lingayat community, but whether he can determine the electoral outcome in the state remains to be seen. Savadi had represented the Athani constituency thrice. During one such Live chaupal hosted by Pradeep Bhandari in Athani, one interesting conversation came up which represented the ground sentiment in a rather interesting manner. When asked who could become the Deputy CM in Karnataka if Congress manages to win Karnataka party supporters were quick to answer with chants of Laxman Savadi. This rather significant & interesting development comes at a time Congress strongman leaders Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar are reportedly at loggerheads over the Chief Ministerial position. KPCC President DK Shivakumar wasn’t even mentioned once about his possible Deputy CM inclusion. While Congress supporters in Athani being confident about Siddaramaiah being the Chief Minister was on expected lines, DK Shivakumar’s non exclusion as the Deputy CM comes as little surprising.
BJP made Savadi the deputy chief minister after Yediyurappa assumed power in 2019. Congress hopes that Savadi’s entry would change the equation in favour of the party in Athani but is the ground sentiment similar? Watch the 6th episode of ‘ Elections Ki Baat Pradeep Bhandari Ke Sath’ to know.
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