"Will Complete Term, Lead BJP Into 2023 Assembly Polls": Karnataka Chief Minister
NDTV
B S Yediyurappa single-handedly built the BJP in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai exuded confidence today that he will complete his term and lead the BJP in the 2023 state Assembly polls with the backing of the central leadership and strong party principles.
Admitting that certain lobbies tried to dominate the state's politics with money power in the past and are doing so even now, he said the "silver lining" is that the people of Karnataka have overthrown them with their mandate.
While leaders from the Lingayat community have played a key role in building the BJP in Karnataka, a lot of people from other castes like Vokkaliga, SCs, STs and OBCs have also joined the party and are contributing a lot, Mr Bommai said.
Addressing the "India Today Conclave" here, he said he has been "most secured" since his childhood when asked if he has any fear of his government being toppled overnight like it happened in the state in the past.
