Shikaripura: Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) vice-president B.Y. Vijayendra, the son of former chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa, is ready for electoral debut within the upcoming Karnataka election. The 47-year-old, who’s the BJP’s candidate from Shikaripura in Shivamogga district, is accused by his political detractors of taking up celebration affairs and operating a ‘parallel authorities’ throughout BSY’s reign.
Shikaripura is the one seat in Karnataka’s 224-member meeting that the BJP has retained since 1983 barring in 1999 and 2013. Voting in Karnataka is due on 10 Could, and the outcomes shall be out on 13 Could.
In an unique interview with ThePrint, Vijayendra opens up about how he’s attempting to carve out an id for himself as a politician, and the roles and duties entrusted to him by the celebration. Edited excerpts:
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SP: Is Shikaripura a straightforward contest, since your father has gained eight instances from this seat?
BYV: On 4th and fifth (of Could), I’m overlaying nearly 14 meeting constituencies. I’ve been on tour for the reason that day after I filed my nomination. However we haven’t taken (Shikaripura) calmly both, since that is my first election. It’s the third time I’m overlaying the constituency and I’d’ve touched all villages within the constituency for a 3rd time by the tip of three Could.
Lambanis (nomadic tribals) are additionally popping out in full power. We didn’t anticipate this type of response (from Lambanis). They initially opposed us, however in addition they realised that they have been mistaken.
SP: What are the problems going through this area?
BYV: In accordance with me, points are nil. There’s nothing damaging right here besides the Opposition spreading misinformation that Vijayendra gained’t be within the constituency after he wins. They are saying that even when he wins, Vijayendra will keep extra in Bengaluru whereas we (Opposition candidates) will stay right here. Apart from this, they (Opposition) don’t have any ammunition.
One benefit I’ve is the event work achieved by my father (BSY) and the second is the power of our (BJP’s) organisation. There’s additionally curiosity about Vijayendra among the many youth. They’ve some expectations that I’ll do some good work. There’s a optimistic affect of Sira (November 2020 bypoll) and KR Pete (December 2019 bypoll).
They (children) additionally watch me communicate on TV on the state-level and there’s happiness and a way of delight amongst them.
SP: How are you doing issues otherwise than your father?
BYV: This time, the speciality is that we’re going to each village, as celebration employees used to handle this side (earlier). Within the Nineteen Seventies and Eighties, my father used to go. However this shall be my third go to to every village. As a result of ladies will need to see me, and I’m reaching each village.
SP: What are the problems of the Malnad area (comprising 13 districts together with Shivamogga, Hassan, Kodagu and Chikmagalur)?
BYV: We now have many programmes given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and programmes of the state authorities. We aren’t saying ‘double engine authorities’ for the sake of it. There are a variety of pro-people insurance policies which have reached them, and the employees are specializing in getting this message to each house. That’s the largest increase, in line with me.
There’s not as a lot anti-incumbency as portrayed by the state and nationwide media. Particularly within the final one week, when nationwide leaders have campaigned and all it will result in a optimistic affect. On April 8, the PM will come to Sagar constituency. That will even have a optimistic affect.
SP: However minorities have felt increasingly remoted underneath the BJP’s rule…
BYV: I don’t need to focus on different areas however so far as Shikaripura is worried, most likely the utmost variety of minorities vote for us. I’m referring to Christians, Muslims and all others.
SP: How do you reply to the Congress’s allegations then?
BY Vijayendra: That’s their sole enterprise and so they don’t have any different narrative to construct in opposition to us. Apart from saying that the BJP is anti-minority, they don’t have any ammunition with them. But it surely was the BJP who eliminated triple talaq. Why didn’t the Congress celebration not need to make this reform? Are they (Muslim ladies) not people? The place is the equality for girls within the Muslim neighborhood when in comparison with Hindus? Triple talaq has impacted every lady.
They (Muslim ladies) can’t overtly discuss since they don’t have that freedom, however will do the fitting factor when it’s time to vote. However, the Prime Minister and the BJP understood this drawback and did the fitting factor.
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SP: There’s an allegation in opposition to your loved ones of dynasty politics…
BYV: Simply because I’m Yediyurappa’s son, had they (the BJP authorities) taken me into the state cupboard, I’d have agreed along with your assertion.
I’ve been working within the celebration for the final 10 years. I’ve labored as the final secretary, vice-president, and morcha (Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha) convenor. Although I’m a first-time candidate, I’m travelling throughout the state…7-8 districts.
I used to be not made the vice-president (of state BJP) as a result of I’m Yediyurappa’s son, nor given an MLA ticket. To assist the celebration develop, they’ve given me a ticket and a possibility. Had it been about dynasty, then they might have made me a minister at the moment itself (when Yediyurappa was the CM).
SP: Has the difficulty of Amul vs Nandini resonated with the individuals of this area?
BYV: This isn’t a difficulty in any respect. Poor Congress leaders don’t have anything optimistic to say in entrance of the individuals. They’re releasing their guarantees intermittently now. What have been they doing all these years? You (Congress) had all of the powers within the nation….state, Centre was underneath your administration. As soon as the individuals have forgotten about them, they’re now pondering of the poor. Even the individuals have understood that it’s an eyewash.
SP: There’s a worry that if the BJP involves energy in Karnataka, the central management will take management and the state will lose its id…
BYV: Who’s saying this? We’re in a democratic system. Each state has its personal freedom. Modi doesn’t run a dictatorship. There is no such thing as a query of any state’s powers being usurped, nor does Modi have this mindset. That query won’t come up in any respect.
SP: What affect will Bommai’s administration have on this area?
BYV: As an alternative of claiming Bommai’s authorities, say Yediyurappa’s and Bommai’s authorities. Yediyurappa’s and Bommai’s in style programmes…these given by Modi…
all this can be a blessing for us.
SP: So, is that this what’s permitting you to journey to different constituencies?
BYV: Our power is our organisation. I’m travelling to different constituencies and don’t assume there are some other candidates doing this. As a result of they allege that, in Shikaripura, there’s an understanding between Yediyurappa and Siddaramaiah. If that was the case, why did I have to go to villages for a 3rd time? We now have not taken it calmly.
SP: Are you the one candidate given such duties?
BYV: I don’t know in regards to the others, however I’m travelling. Day after (Wednesday), I’m travelling to Tumakuru, Ballari, Raichur, Davanagere, Periyapatna and Hassan.
SP: Is there any reasoning behind the PM campaigning within the Kalyana-Karnataka (comprising districts earlier a part of erstwhile Hyderabad state) area extra?
BY Vijayendra: Solely to win a majority. He’s going in every single place to make sure we get a full majority There shall be a optimistic affect. Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, J.P. Nadda and others coming can have a optimistic affect.
(Edited by Amrtansh Arora)
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