The absence of Ramesh Katti in a BJP campaign rally in Hukkeri for Anna Saheb Jolle, party candidate from Chikkodi Lok Sabha Constituency, led to widespread rumours that the former MP is upset with the party and he may not join the Lok Sabha campaign.
Ramesh Katti, a younger brother of the former Minister late Umesh Katti, was a strong contender for the Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat.
He expressed his displeasure with the party for not nominating him. There were strong rumours that he might join the Congress. But then, Ramesh Katti said that he will neither rebel against Mr. Jolle by contesting as an independent nor join the Congress.