In BJP bastion, it’s time for aspirations and prayers
The Hindu
Supporters of legislators make a case for ministerial berths
Ahead of Ccabinet formation under the leadership of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, supporters of legislators have begun raising a voice seeking ministerial berths for their leaders. A few have held press conferences asking the party high command to consider their leaders’ contributions to the party, others held special prayers in temples. Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts are strong bastions of the BJP. B.S.Yediyurappa, who resigned as Chief Minister, was elected from Shikaripur constituency in Shivamogga. Party sources say that senior leader K.S. Eshwarappa, who was Minister for RDPR, might not get a position in the new Cabinet. With this, other senior legislators from the district are hoping to get a chance this time. Araga Jnanendra, who has been elected to the Assembly from Thirthahalli four times, is hopeful that he will make it this time. His supporters held special prayers in the temples at Thirthahalli on Thursday. Former Ministers Kumar Bangarappa and Hartal Halappa are also strong aspirants. One of them could get into the Cabinet.More Related News
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