The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) convened a meeting at the party headquarters in Bengaluru to plan for the upcoming elections of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Chaired by senior leader Ram Madhav, who is the GBA election convenor, the meeting was attended by former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, Leaders of the Opposition R. Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, as well as BJP MLAs and MPs.
Following the meeting, BJP State President and MLA B. Y. Vijayendra addressed the media, stating that the party extensively discussed the GBA elections and expressed confidence in winning all five corporations under the GBA. Vijayendra emphasized the party’s commitment to securing victory in the elections, citing concerns over lack of development, corruption, and price hikes under the Congress government.
Vijayendra reiterated the party’s determination to clinch all five corporations in the upcoming Greater Bengaluru Authority elections, citing grievances such as inadequate development, corruption, and rising prices under the Congress regime. The party thoroughly assessed the electoral landscape and reached a consensus that the BJP is poised to secure a comfortable win in the elections.
Meetings have been scheduled for February 28 and March 1, with a separate GBA meeting also planned to understand the aspirations of party workers and finalize the candidates. Reacting to the recent Bengaluru Metro fare hike, Vijayendra criticized the state government’s involvement in the fare fixation committee and its alleged evasion of responsibility.
Outlining the BJP’s campaign focus for the GBA elections, Vijayendra highlighted the party’s accomplishments during its tenure and pledged to expose the failures of the Congress government. He pointed out internal conflicts among Congress leaders, particularly involving Bengaluru in-charge Minister D. K. Shivakumar, and their impact on governance in the city. Vijayendra criticized the Cabinet decision to waive interest on loans taken by minorities under a one-time settlement scheme, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of engaging in appeasement politics.
