PM Modi, Amit Shah laud K’taka CM Bommai after BJP wins 3 RS seats, hail his political strategy
India Today
PM Modi hailed CM Bommai for his political strategy and acumen which played a major role in BJP winning three seats in the RS polls. Bommai also received a call from the Union Home Minister expressing his happiness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday for the BJP winning three Rajya Sabha seats in the biennial elections to four seats on Friday.
PM Modi hailed the Chief Minister for his political strategy and acumen which played a major role in BJP winning three seats in the Rajya Sabha election, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office said.
"PM Modi called Bommai over phone immediately after the results were declared and congratulated the Chief Minister for his role in the victory," the statement read.
"Your efforts were precious in getting three members elected from BJP to the Rajya Sabha. This contribution from Karnataka would inspire further good work," the statement quoted PM Modi as saying in appreciation of Bommai.
The statement said the BJP National President JP Nadda too dialled Bommai and congratulated the Chief Minister.
"Your hard work has paid. Your strategies have proved successful," Nadda said.
Bommai also received a call from Union Home Minister Amit Shah as well expressing his happiness at the victory of three BJP candidates as the party state leadership ensured the victory of its third candidate overcoming a tough political challenge in the numbers game.
