Vijayendra meets Modi as he completes one year in office as Karnataka BJP chief
The Hindu
Karnataka BJP president meets PM Modi amid factionalism, seeks blessings for completing one year in office.
Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in New Delhi, as he completes one year in office as State party chief.
This meeting comes amid factionalism in the party, with a section led by Basanagouda R. Patil Yatnal, MLA, seeking a leadership change.
After the meeting, Mr. Vijayendra said on X, “I met the Prime Minister to seek his blessings on completing one year of taking charge as State president. The invaluable moments spent with the Prime Minister today have given me inspiration for strengthening the party and contributing to the nation’s progress.”
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