Can Jagadish Shettar's exit impact BJP in North Karnataka? | Former CM joins Congress

"I was humiliated by BJP," said Jagadish Shettar at the press conference of the Congress party where he joined the Congress.

The resignation of senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the state. The veteran politician, who had been with the BJP for over three decades, announced his decision to quit the party after he was denied a ticket to contest in the upcoming assembly elections.

The BJP's top leaders had been in a huddle with Shettar in an attempt to prevent him from rebelling against the party. However, despite their efforts, Shettar made the decision to resign, citing a lack of respect from the party leadership.

Before the meeting, Shettar had sounded hopeful that things would be resolved. However, it appears that the BJP's attempts to placate him fell short of his expectations. The 67-year-old, 6-term MLA claimed that the BJP had offered to give a party ticket to his family members if he agreed to withdraw from the race. However, this was not what he was asking for in the first place.

Shettar's resignation has dealt a blow to the BJP's prospects in the upcoming elections. He is a popular leader in his constituency of Hubli and his departure is likely to impact the party's chances in the region. Moreover, Shettar's exit is likely to embolden other dissatisfied leaders within the party, who may see this as an opportunity to air their grievances.

The BJP has been beset by internal conflicts in Karnataka for some time now. The party's central leadership has been accused of ignoring the concerns of local leaders and imposing their decisions from the top down. This has led to discontent within the party, with many senior leaders expressing their dissatisfaction openly.

The BJP will now have to work hard to contain the fallout from Shettar's resignation. The party leadership will need to address the concerns of its local leaders and ensure that they are given a greater say in the decision-making process. Failure to do so may result in further defections, which could severely impact the party's chances in the upcoming elections.




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