BJP will form govt in ’23, I will contest from Shiggaon: CM

Shyam Sundar Vattam | NT

The BJP will get absolute majority and come to power on its own strength after the 2023 polls in the State. People will bless the party with a full majority, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai here on Saturday.

Speaking to media persons in Savanur of Haveri district, he said, “I attended the swearing-in ceremony of Yogi Adityanath as CM of Uttar Pradesh for a second term. The BJP’s victory in four states has created a political ripple in the entire country. The victory in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Goa is a clear pointer to the Lok Sabha polls to be held in 2024. A huge mandate is evident in Karnataka too. BJP will come to power on its own with an absolute majority in the 2023 Assembly election in the State.”

To contest from Shiggaon
Replying to a question on him contesting from two constituencies in the next Assembly polls, the CM said the people of Shiggaon have blessed him twice and he will seek re-election from the same constituency next year.

Abide by the HC verdict
Reacting to developments related to the hijab issue, Bommai said, the uniform rules in the schools have been followed for many years. A confusion is being created due to the provocations from some vested interests even after the High Court delivered its judgement. Despite this, they have maintained law and order in the State. The High Court verdict should be followed. Everyone should respect the law of the land, he added.

Peace and harmony is the solution
In response to a question about ban on business by traders belonging to other religions around the Temples, Bommai said, there is a clear order by the Endowment department regarding this issued in 2002. This is not a new rule. The issue could be resolved through talks with a spirit of peace and harmony.

When asked about leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah’s comments on head coverings of women, “you better ask Siddaramaiah,” Bommai quipped. There is a clear High Court order on school uniforms. There should not be any provocation on the issue, he said.