Congress slams BJP as Bucket Janata party as party MLA SR Vishwanath criticizes LoP R Ashok
Bengaluru: In a display of growing internal discord within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), legislator SR Vishwanath has openly criticized party leader R Ashok, earning the BJP the nickname 'Bucket Janata Party' according to a Congress statement on social media.
During the ongoing Winter Session of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in Belagavi, Vishwanath reportedly referred to Ashok as a political leader who "works with a bucket in hand." This sharp criticism from a fellow BJP member has intensified speculations about internal conflicts within the party.
Taking a dig at the BJP MLA's remarks, the Congress posted a mocking statement on its social media platform 'X' directed at R Ashok. The statement questioned Ashok, asking, "Whom did you follow with a bucket to get the position of the Leader of the Opposition? Which brand of bucket do you use? Whom do you serve with a bucket to ensure your illegal activities remain unexposed?"
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The Congress further highlighted the internal strife within the BJP, stating, "The BJP has been given various nicknames by its own members, including 'Bhrasht Janata Party,' Blackmail Janata Party, Blueboys' Janata Party, and now, newly, we find that the party has been named 'Bucket Janata Party' by one of its members."
According to the shared news report, Vishwanath, who represents Yelahanka, made these comments audibly while walking from the Assembly House during a walkout to the Opposition Party lounge. The incident allegedly led to other BJP members removing Vishwanath from the lounge, while some members chose to remain.
ಬಕೆಟ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಬಕೆಟ್....
— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) December 9, 2023
"ಅಶೋಕ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದುಕೊಂಡೇ ರಾಜಕಾರಣ ಮಾಡುವವವರು"
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ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯವರೇ ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯವರಿಗೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಹೆಸರು -
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— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) December 9, 2023
🔹ಭ್ರಷ್ಟ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ
🔹ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ಮೇಲ್ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ
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🔹ಬಕೆಟ್ ಜನತಾ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ!@RAshokaBJP ಅವರೇ, ವಿರೋಧ ಪಕ್ಷದ ನಾಯಕನ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯಲು ಯಾರಿಗೆ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದಿರಿ? ಯಾವ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್ ಬಕೆಟ್ ಹಿಡಿದಿರಿ?
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Fan tries to die by suicide over Nikhil Kumaraswamy's bypoll loss
Bengaluru: Channapatna JD(S) candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who lost the byelection to C.P. Yogeshwar of Congress, on Sunday consoled a fan who reportedly attempted to end his life and requested him not to repeat such acts.
Manjunath, fondly called Abhi, had even penned a letter before taking the dangerous step. Nikhil, who called on Manjunath at the latter’s home in Kudloor in Channapatna, expressed shock and sadness over the incident.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy reassured Manjunath, expressing his support during the difficult time. He told him that he was deeply troubled to learn of this incident and emphasised that he would stand by him. Nikhil also promised to offer assistance in any way he could, including helping him secure employment opportunities in the future, as reported by the Deccan Herald.
He also reminded Manjunath of the importance of his children’s well-being, urging him to focus on their future. “Please, look at the faces of your growing children. Even I have a three-year-old son. The children are young, let us take care of their future also. I will arrange some job opportunities for you. I might not be an MLA but this is a challenge. I will get you employed,” he said.
Nikhil told media persons that he is extremely hurt more by Manjunath’s attempt to die than by his loss in the election. “At 7:30 a.m., we got a message that in Valetoopu, Manjunath had consumed poison yesterday. In Channapatna, our workers and leaders have built this party with zeal. Let the admiration be there in your hearts but if it crosses the line, your families get hurt and we get very pained by it,” he was quoted as saying by the publication.
Speaking of his byelection loss, Nikhil reiterated that the JD(S) had got its traditional votes, but that the votes of a particular community went against the party.
“Deve Gowda gave reservation to a community. We tried our last attempt to take that community into confidence. But they conveyed to us that they do not require us. In future, we will take other communities into confidence,” he remarked in a veiled reference to Muslims.
Nikhil lost the election by a margin of 25,413 votes to Congress candidate C.P. Yogeshwar.
