PM Modi likely to address 20 rallies in Karnataka

In the run-up to the keenly contested battle for Karnataka, the BJP is keen to brighten its prospects on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the party’s biggest face. “We are hoping that PM Modi holds between 15-20 rallies in Karnataka ahead of May 10 polling,” a senior BJP leader told media.
The BJP, which is ruling Karnataka and is hoping to return to power, will be pitching for growth under the “double-engine government.”
PM Modi would likely visit the state this weekend, his first since the announcement of assembly election dates and eighth visit to the state this year.
He will visit Mysuru.
A Karnataka BJP MP said that the party has a strong organisational base in the state.
“The biggest factor that stands out for us is the commitment of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre, which has ensured that peace and development go hand in hand in the state,” the MP said.
In the run-up to the state polls, the BJP appointed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as its election incharge. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and TN BJP chief Annamalai are co-incharges.
Chief Minister Basvaraj Bommai is heading the party’s campaign committee. The election management committee is headed by union minister Shobha Karandlaje.