BJP MP Bachegowda announces retirement from politics, criticizes BJP over rice to Karnataka
Bengaluru: BJP MP B.N. Bachegowda on Tuesday announced his retirement from active participation in electoral politics, marking the conclusion of his political journey.
Addressing a press conference, he cited his age and adherence to the principles outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the driving factors behind his decision.
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Bachegowda, at 81 years old, emphasized that the Prime Minister's guidance suggests retirement from party positions at the age of seventy. He also noted that the party leadership, including Prime Minister Modi, indicated that he would not be nominated for party tickets in the future, contributing to his choice to step back from active political involvement.
During his press conference, the veteran politician weighed in on the matter of providing essential food supplies. He directed criticism towards the BJP-led central government. He accused the Centre of neglecting Karnataka's interests, particularly in the realm of rice allocation. He expressed disappointment over what he perceives as injustice done to the state.
He criticized the stance of the union government, highlighting his stance that it is incorrect to not supply rice to Karnataka even if the state government promised the people of the state of giving money in place of rice. Bachegowda asserted that his opinion reflects that of a state MP.
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UDF to make comeback in Kerala after 10 years, edges out LDF: Exit Polls
Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is projected to return to power in Kerala after 10 years, ahead of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, according to different exit polls released on Wednesday evening.
Most surveys indicate a lead for the UDF over the LDF, while the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to have limited presence in the Assembly with only a few seats projected.
According to Matrize, the UDF is likely to win between 70 and 75 seats, while the LDF is projected to secure 60 to 65 seats. The NDA is expected to get between 3 and 5 seats, as per the same survey.
People’s Pulse has projected a higher range for the UDF, estimating 75 to 85 seats, while the LDF is expected to get between 55 and 65 seats. The NDA is projected to win between 0 and 3 seats in this survey.
Axis My India has also forecast a clear lead for the UDF, projecting 78 to 90 seats for the alliance. The LDF is expected to win between 49 and 62 seats, while the NDA is again projected to remain within the 0 to 3 seat range.
Another projection by Vote Vibe estimates the UDF to win between 70 and 80 seats, while the LDF could secure 58 to 68 seats. Others are expected to get between 0 and 4 seats.
P-MARQ, in its survey for the 140-member Assembly, has predicted 72 to 79 seats for the UDF and 62 to 69 seats for the LDF, with around 3 seats going to others.
According to CNN-18, the UDF is projected to win between 70 and 80 seats, while the LDF may secure 58 to 68 seats. The NDA is expected to get between 0 and 4 seats.
NDTV has predicted 75 to 85 seats for the UDF and 55 to 65 seats for the LDF, while the NDA is expected to secure between 0 and 3 seats.
Meanwhile, today’s Chanakya has projected 72 to 80 seats for the UDF and 60 to 65 seats for the LDF, while the NDA is expected to get between 3 and 7 seats.
Kerala went to polls on April 9, and the counting of votes will take place on May 4.
