Bengaluru (IANS) | Only a few weeks are left for the assembly elections in Karnataka to be held on May 10. In this episode, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will campaign for the party in the state on Tuesday. Priyanka Gandhi’s visit after senior leader Rahul Gandhi’s two-day visit is likely to raise the spirits of party workers and supporters.
This is Priyanka Gandhi’s first visit to the state after the announcement of elections.
Earlier she had gone to Karnataka on the occasion of International Women’s Day, during which major announcements of Griha Lakshmi Yojana were made.
Under the scheme, the Congress has promised an allowance of Rs 2,000 to each female head of the household.
Congress sources have said that the party is planning a mega event in the state.
Priyanka Gandhi in the old Mysuru region at T, Narasipura, Hennur and K.R. Will campaign for the city.
Party sources also claim that she will also appeal to the women voters of the state.
Buoyed by its chances of winning the elections in Karnataka, the Congress has launched a more aggressive campaign after a rebellion broke out in the BJP.
The party managed to get two of its prominent leaders from the North Karnataka region and also accused the BJP of neglecting Lingayat leaders.
Let us tell you that recently, Rahul Gandhi visited Kudal Sangma, the place where the 12th century Basavanna’s Samadhi is located and celebrated Basava Jayanti. Basavanna is the founder of Lingayat religion.
The BJP derives its strength from the Lingayat vote bank in the state.
Party sources claimed that the strategy is to rope in national leaders for as many constituencies across Karnataka.
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are planning to visit 30 constituencies, Priyanka Gandhi will campaign in about 30 seats and make a direct appeal to voters.
Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar and Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah have been asked to campaign in 60 to 65 constituencies.
Leaders are being asked to make aggressive allegations against the BJP for insulting the Lingayat leadership and alleging corruption.
–IANS
