Madikeri, March 28 -- Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha, who previously served as the State BJP Yuva Morcha President, was highlighted by State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra during an event held in Madikeri yesterday.

Addressing the Kodagu District BJP workers' meeting at Crystal Hall, Vijayendra reassured supporters that there was no cause for dismay over Prathap Simha missing out on the Parliamentary ticket. He explained that the decision to field Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President J.P. Nadda.

Vijayendra expressed confidence in Yaduveer Wadiyar's ability to secure victory, citing the erstwhile Mysore royal family's significant contributions ...