K’taka CM faces another challenge from local body polls

Bengaluru, Nov 30, : .Following the December 10 Legislative Council elections, the ruling BJP in Karnataka will face another challenge: winning elections to the 58 local bodies that will be held on December 27, close to the heels.

The Congress, on the other hand, is looking formidable after partys national President Sonia Gandhi met Opposition leader Siddaramaiah during bypolls last month.D.K., President of the Congress D.K., Congress President Both leaders have put the ruling BJP in a difficult spot over the Bitcoin scandal.They also demanded the implementation of the Presidents Rule within the state to address corruption allegations.

On the other side, BJP remained a divided party as top leaders were not happy with the way Chief Minister Bommai was being portrayed as the face of the party.K.S., Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Eshwarappa stated that Murugesh Nirani (Minister for Industries) is capable of becoming the Chief Minister.Later, Nirani clarified it was a token of appreciation.

According to party sources, Chief Minister Bommai faces a difficult task as he must face strong, united opposition, as well as fight dissidence and disgruntled members within the party.mka/skp #Ktaka #challenge #Congress #RaghulGandhi #PriyankaGandhi #SoniaGandhi #AICC #INCIndia.