Karnataka Poll: BJP chief JP Nadda holds roadshow in Ramanagara

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Wednesday held a roadshow in the poll-bound Karnataka's Ramanagara district.

Published on: May 3, 2023, 20:30:56 IST

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Wednesday held a roadshow in the poll-bound Karnataka's Ramanagara district.

BJP national president JP Nadda holds a roadshow in Ramanagara ahead of Karnataka assembly elections. (jp nadda twitter)

A large number of BJP supporters surrounded JP Nadda's procession.

People also showered flowers and waved BJP flags along the route as an expression of support.

Riding on the top of a truck, Nadda was seen waving at people, who were standing at the balconies of their houses.

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Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is also in the poll-bound State, addressed a public gathering.

While addressing an election rally at Mudbidri in Dakshina Kannada district PM Modi made a stinging jibe at the Congress party and alleged that the grand old party wants to make Karnataka as "number-1 ATM" for serving "shahi family" sitting in the national capital.

"Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants to make Karnataka the Number-1 State in each and every field of Development, whereas Congress wants to make Karnataka the Number-1 ATM for serving its 'Shahi family' in Delhi," PM Modi had said.

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The BJP has pulled out all its top guns and heavyweights in Karnataka in bid to retain the only southern state it rules. Apart from Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda have also been making frequent campaign visits to the state and taking out massive rallies in the state ahead of the May 10 polls.

The saffron party, which is seeking a second term in the state, has exuded confidence about returning to power with a full majority.

The counting of votes for the Karnataka Assembly will take place on May 13.

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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