Former deputy CM Laxman Savadi resigns from BJP after being denied ticket

He was eyeing the Athani assembly constituency.

Published on: Apr 12, 2023, 13:07:41 IST

By Yamini C S

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Former Karnataka deputy chief minister Laxman Savadi resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after being denied a ticket in the upcoming assembly polls in the state, due to be held May 10. The BJP announced its first list of 189 candidates on Tuesday.

Laxman Savadi, ex-deputy CM, resigned from the BJP and as the Legislative Council member of the party. (Laxman Savadi/Twitter)

As the list was announced, several party workers protested the exclusion of their leaders, with ex-deputy CM Laxman Savadi resigning as the Legislative Council member of the party. He was an aspirant eyeing the Athani constituency ticket.

READ | Karnataka assembly poll: BJP supporters protest over leaders being denied ticket

While addressing the media on Wednesday, Savadi said he is a “self-respecting politician” and that he would not go around with a “begging bowl”. "I have made my decision. I am not the one who goes around with a begging bowl. I am a self-respecting politician. I am not acting under the influence of anyone," he said.

This comes amid a brewing discontent among many party workers, as several of them staged protests over their leaders being denied tickets. The BJP gave prominence to fresh faces, fielding 52 of them in the first list. BJP MLAs Anil Benake from Belagavi North and Mahadevappa Yadawad from Ramdurg constituency in Belagavi were some of the protestants.

READ | Karnataka assembly elections: BJP's first list has 8 women, 52 new faces, 8 social activists

Former CM Jagadish Shettar also conveyed he is “hurt” after being told he will not be offered a ticket to “make way for others”. Meanwhile, CM Basavaraj Bommai said there is consensus and that everybody is happy about the BJP's first list of candidates.

CM Bommai will be contesting from Shiggaon assembly constituency and V Somanna from Varuna, to fight against leader of opposition and Congress stalwart Siddaramaiah. Ex-CM Yediyurappa's son B Y Vijayendra has been fielded from the Shikaripura seat.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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