Posted 1/25/2024, 9:09:00 AM
Shettar Rejoins BJP After Quitting Congress Over Ill Treatment, Eyes Influential Lingayat Votes Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
- Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP after quitting last year to join Congress
- Shettar claimed "ill treatment" by BJP led to him leaving party before 2023 state election
- BJP leaders urged Shettar to return; he rejoined in Delhi with Amit Shah, BY Vijayendra present
- Congress hits back, says it did not disrespect Shettar after he lost 2023 state election
- Shettar an influential Lingayat leader; community's votes key for parties ahead of Lok Sabha polls