Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold four rallies in North Karnataka on Sunday, aiming to boost the BJP's efforts to consolidate support in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold public rallies in Belagavi, Uttara Kannada, Davanagere and Ballari. These rallies are part of the BJP's approach to strengthen its voter base in the North Karnataka region.
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PM Modi's full schedule here:
Belagavi: Modi will start his day by addressing a public meeting at 10 am
Sirsi, Uttara Kannada: He will next travel to Sirsi to speak at another public meeting at 12 noon.
Davanagere: Modi's last event is an election rally in Davanagere, starting at 2 p.m.
Ballari: PM Modi will address a public meeting at 4 pm
Voting took place in 14 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka on Friday. The remaining 14 seats, which will be up for election on May 7, include Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bidar, Bijapur, Chikkodi, Davanagere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Haveri, Ballari, Koppal, Raichur, Shimoga and Uttara Kannada.
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The BJP has consistently excelled in the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, the only southern state where the BJP has maintained a strong presence. In the 2019 elections, the BJP won a landslide victory, winning 25 of the 28 seats.
The Congress Party, which won just one seat in the 2019 elections, is now tasked with maintaining its position as the BJP aims to repeat its previous success. In this context, the upcoming elections pose a significant challenge for both parties.
In Karnataka, the Vokkaliga and Lingayat communities have significant political influence. If these two groups unite, they have the potential to bring about substantial changes in the state's political landscape. The BJP experienced this dynamic during the parliamentary elections, where a combined platform of Vokkaligas and Lingayats posed a challenge.
Lingayats form the largest community in Karnataka, with Vokkaligas in second place. Notable political figures such as JDS chief HD Deve Gowda and Congress state president DK Shivakumar belong to the Vokkaliga community.
The third phase of elections is scheduled for May 7 and will cover 94 constituencies across 12 states/UTs, with results expected on June 4.
(With input from agencies)
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Published: Apr 28, 2024 08:27 AM IST