Karnataka will have 'nationalist' CM in 2023 if BJP wins majority: K S Eshwarappa


Mysuru, Aug 6 (IANS): In an oblique reference to the party high command's decision to appoint an 'outsider' as Chief Minister of the state, newly sworn-in minister and BJP veteran leader, K. S. Eshwarappa on Thursday said that he was 'eagerly waiting' for the day a 'nationalist' take over the mantle of chief ministership in the state.

In his interaction with media persons, nowhere he mentioned any name either from central leadership or from state leadership, however, he dropped enough hints that he was upset with the party's decision to appoint, former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa's nominee Basavaraj Bommai as new chief minister.

Bommai was sworn in as Chief Minister on July 28. He is considered to be a close aide of Yediyurappa and he migrated from Janata Parivar to BJP in 2008 and he had often claimed that his 'political principles' are largely based on leftist leader, M. N. Roy. Among all BJP CMs, he is the only 'outsider' to be picked as the CM other than North-eastern states.

Eshwarappa, known for his frank admissions and outspokenness, told reporters he is hoping that his party will get a majority on its own in the 2023 Assembly polls in the state.

"Whenever we have come to power in the state, it has been from the 'outside support'. As party leaders, I wish that at least in 2023, the BJP must retain Karnataka by winning a majority on its own," he said and added that only then a atrue nationalist' can be the CM here.

Continuing further, he added that the BJP has never believed in the concept of caste and religion but it is fundamentally based its thinking on nationalist ideology, where caste, religion do not matter. "As am a very old leader from Sangh Parivar, I wish to see a true nationalist becoming CM in Karnataka, and this post should be selected based on the caste, creed or a religion," he said.

Eshwarappa's statement assumes significance as the party high command had decided to drop senior leaders like Jagadish Shettar, S. Suresh Kumar, Aravind Limbavali from the cabinet, though they all came from staunch Sangh parivar background.

Till he was sworn-in as minister on Wednesday, not many in the BJP were vouching this time that Eshwrappa would be inducted in the new cabinet. However, in his case it proved a game changer, after over a dozen pontiffs belonging to Kuruba community (Shepherds) to which Eshwarappa belongs held a press conference and demanded at least deputy chief minister's post for Eshwarappa last week.

 

 

 

  

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  • Pinky, Shirva

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    We need Sudan CM in 2023 and 2024 we need Somalia PM.

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  • RSRB, Kundapura

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Pinky, Shirva Sudan?? You mean Go. Madhu Sudan? Difficult as he is still MLC

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  • Prabhu, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    First win the election. Petrol price Rs.108 and gas Rs.900.

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  • danny king, Usa

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    My analysis. 1.its all over for eshwarappa, seniority wise yes esharappa deserved to be cm But centre had different plans. Remember eshwrappa said when bjp comes to power electrvity would be reduced. Either way my prediction say Eshwarappa will topple this govt even before next election. In 2023 bajpa will lose karnatak. There is nothing bajpa has to offer. Ppl need some free bies like ppl in delhi and west bengal are getting. That is electricity. Which has been major concern for karnatak.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    End of the road for K S Eshwarappa ...

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  • anthony, mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    After effects and tremors of Resort Politics. After shocks will continue until 2023.

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    seers will have some work again...

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  • Vishal, mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    We need Patriotic leaders, not Nationalists. Tell him the difference between these two.

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  • Bhakthas, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Dear Eshwarappa, You are a disgrace not only to your party but to the people of Karnataka. If you cannot resist getting the cm post why don't you form your own party and ask the people to elect you? It is known that your party doesn't care for what you think... They don't give two hoots about you... Stop all this drama and start thinking of the people who elected you... People are already impatient..

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  • Allen, Mangaluru

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Looks like he means to say rest of BJPs are non-nationalist traitors??

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  • Gurka, mangaluru

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Eshwarappa enough for you ! please take rest and live in peace !! only those days left which is precious for you and you wont get it back ever and never. You will be dust and after 2 years of death no one will remembers you ! enjoy with JOLLE and JARKOLI

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  • PINTO, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Chances of BJP getting an absolute majotity in 2023 assembly elections is next to impossible ..

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  • John, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Let there be a competent CM

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Only Eshwarappa is unhappy with Basavaraj Bommai ...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    He's still not happy with Basavaraj Bommai ...

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  • Alwyn, MANGALORE

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Karnataka will have 'nationalist' CM in 2023 if BJP wins majority: K S Eshwarappa Karnataka will have a 'nationalist' CM in 2023 if BJP wins the majority: KS Eshwarappa and will become Ishawarayappa.....

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  • Mbeary, Dxb

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    They have even stopped bothering about issues that matter to people. All they talk about is hindutva. And when people also vote for bjp, it reflect the mindset of people.

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  • Bala, Kudla

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    You are not a national. So no chance for you Iswaraffa. You are always rough like siddhu. No connection to th

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  • Pili, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    If..only doubtful if BJP wins.. yeddy will take you all for a ride for the revenge he n his family lost the 17 months...

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    We need Yogiji type of CM... Jai Sri Ram

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  • WALTER SEQUEIRA, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    ವಿನಾಶವನ್ನೇ ಅಪೇಕ್ಶಿಸುವವರು ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಯೋಚಿಸುವುದಾದರೂ ಹೇಗೆ?

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    70 Varsha vinasha tudu ettay Vikas purusha Modiji ge vote padodu ulla... Nanala paduva Jai Sri Ram

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  • Roshan Rodrigues, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    ಎಪ್ಪತು ವರುಷದ ಮುದುಕ ಜೀವನ್ ಅನುಭವ ಕೇಳಿ ಇನ್ನು ಸುಖ ಅನುಭವಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ

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  • Bharati, Udipi

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    You told the opposite. vinasha from 2014.

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  • WALTER SEQUEIRA, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    ಮಗೆ ಬರೆತ್ತಿನ ಸ್ಟೈಲ್ ತೂನಗನೆ ಗೊತ್ತಾಪುಂಡು 2014 ನೇ ವರ್ಷದ ಮೇ ತಿಂಗೊಳುಡು ಪುಟ್ಟುದಿನಿ ಪಂಡ್ಡ್

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  • Manohar, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Yogi ಟೈಪ್ ಕನದ್ ಮುಲ್ತ ಪೊಣ್ಣುಲೆನ್ನ್ಲಾ ಲಗಾಡಿ ದೆಪ್ಪೆರೆ ಉಂಡಾ ಮಾರಾಯಾ??

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  • Prabhu, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Yeth, vote pandala congress support bodu govt. malpara.

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    What he means is Expect a YOGI TYPE CM - OMINOUS signals --

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  • WALTER SEQUEIRA, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    ಈಶು ನೀವು ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕೊಡಬೇಕಷ್ಟೇ ಕೇಳುವವರು ಯಾರೂ ಇಲ್ಲ

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  • Jeevan, Kudlaa

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Enkulu ulla 2014, 2019, 2024 enkulu vote padeda nanala paduva.. Jai Sri Ram

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  • Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Jeevan; you wait till 2023 and see yeddy will be the game changer and BJP will be out of power than dream of nationalist and yogi type chief minister.

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  • Sajjige Bajil, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Appa Ishwara - Does that mean that the present CM and his cabinet is 'Anti National'

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  • Aam Aadmi, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    Nationalism is the last refuge of a scoundrel

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  • Jason Dias, Niddodi/Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 06 2021

    And terrorism is the first objective of anti nationals !!!

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