Congress leader Siddaramaiah criticised the former Minister and BJP candidate Ramesh Jarkiholi at a campaign rally in Gokak on Monday.
“Ramesh Jarkiholi has created an atmosphere of fear in Gokak. If democracy has to prevail in this taluk, the people should vote out the BJP candidate and vote for the Congress,” Mr. Siddaramaiah said.
“The MLA here has ruled the taluk by frightening the poor voters, who are the real rulers. However, the people of the taluk need not fear any more. We are all with you. This is a democracy and there is no need to fear anyone. You should vote them out fearlessly and strengthen democracy,” he said.
