Former Minister and Chittapur MLA Priyank Kharge alleged that BJP leaders are so desperate to win the Assembly elections, as all surveys are indicating that the Congress is ahead.
Addressing a gathering during election campaigning at Kumbarahalli, Sugoor (N) and Nalwar villages in Chittapur Assembly constituency, Mr. Kharge said BJP national leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, are coming to campaign in favour of BJP candidate Manikanth Rathod. Mr. Priyank asked what right these leaders has to ask people to vote for him [Mr. Rathod], do they ask votes for their candidature by highlighting his criminal background, he questioned.
Going by the past track record, Mr. Kharge said that the BJP has always fielded strong leaders in Chittapur constituency, but this time the saffron party has pitted a candidate who is facing over 40 criminal cases in several districts – the cases include illegal transportation of rice meant for PDS shops, attempt to murder, and illegal possession of firearms.
