Sadananda Gowda: Constant decline in political career of a veteran
The Hindu
Shobha Karandlaje, who hails from his community and region, is chosen to replace him
The dropping of senior Minister on Wednesday marks the constant decline in the political career of a veteran who was once the Chief Minister of Karnataka. A much younger Shobha Karandlaje, who both hails from his region and belongs to his community, has now been chosen to replace him. This is perhaps to send a message to the dominant Vokkaliga community that it has not been ignored. The party has also accommodated three others from Karnataka — business tycoon-turned politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Dalit leader A. Narayanaswamy and Bhagwanth Khuba, who belongs to the Lingayat community. The soft-spoken Gowda, 68, came into the limelight in 2008 when the BJP formed it’s first-ever government in a southern State when he was the party’s State president. Later, in an unexpected development, he had to even takeover the reins as Chief Minister from Mr. Yediyurappa, who had to step down following charges of illegal mining.More Related News