Two Vokkaliga strongmen of Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress – former chief minister H D Devegowda and power minister D K Shivakumar – have reportedly entered into a tacit understanding to dent the electoral prospects of party hopper C P Yogeshwar, who recently jumped to BJP.
Kumaraswamy’s wife Anitha is keen on contesting from Channapatna in the coming Assembly elections. Yogeshwar who recently quit the Congress, is currently representing Channapatna as an MLA. In spite of their bitter political rivalry Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar are said to have reached an understanding to ensure Anitha's victory.
Shivakumar, while participating in Kanaka Jayanti celebrations in Channapatna recently, reportedly favoured Anitha openly. "She (Anitha) is like my sister. She has come to this constituency as she has a lot of faith in the people of Channapatna. Everybody should respect the fact that a woman has entered politics... Don't let her down," the minister stated.
This is not all. It is speculated in political circles that the two leaders have agreed to ensure that it will be smooth sailing for them in their respective constituencies - Kanakapura and Ramanagaram - in the election.
The BJP has tasked Yogeshwar with the responsibility of strengthening the party base in Ramanagaram and Mandya districts, where Vokkaligas form the dominant community. He has been trying to woo disgruntled leaders in both the Congress and the JD(S) in these districts to join the BJP.
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