Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)
Udupi, Mar 16: Udupi MLA and district in-charge minister Pramod Madhwaraj's campaign vehicle has raised eyebrows because of the conspicuous absence of Congress party leaders, including that of AICC president Rahul Gandhi and chief minister Siddaramaiah.
Not just that, the vehicle does not even have the image of the Congress party's symbol.
The absence of the Congress symbol and the party leaders' images has led some to once again question if Madhwaraj would be joining the BJP.
The vehicle is drawing the attention of the public. Despite being a publicity vehicle, it carries no details of the government or its welfare programmes. Only the picture of minister Madhwaraj is displayed prominently on it.
'My step towards development, let your step be with mine' is inscribed on vehicle. There has been no attempt made to reflect on the achievements of the government on the vehicle.
The news of the minister joining the BJP had got wings a few months ago. The minister himself had rubbished the rumours.
Municipal council member and Youth Congress leader Kanchan speaking to a media said, "Madhwaraj joining BJP is a joke. He is still in Congress and will remain in it. Stop the propaganda in favour of BJP. Madhwaraj has said several times that he will not join the BJP."