Davanagere, April 6 -- A sharp remark by Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa describing the Congress party's outreach to minorities as "crocodile tears" has intensified the political temperature in Karnataka's ongoing by-election campaign.
Addressing a press interaction here on Monday, Vijayendra alleged that the ruling Congress is projecting concern for minority communities for electoral gains rather than genuine engagement. His comments have added a new layer of confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition as campaigning gathers pace in key constituencies, including Davanagere South and Bagalkot.
The BJP leader used the remark to question the credibility of the Congress government's political messaging, particula...