Archive · 8 Oct 2026
BJP and JD(S) Have Not Decided on Local Poll Alliance
BJP leader BY Vijayendra said his party has not decided whether it will join JD(S) in the upcoming local elections.
He said he had spoken with JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy.
The two parties need to talk more before making a decision.
Vijayendra said the parties should be clear about working together locally if they want to contest the next state elections together.
He also accused the government of trying to scare BJP supporters, Hindu activists and religious leaders.
He did not want to discuss whether former BJP lawmaker Basanagouda Patil Yatnal might return to the party.
BJP state president BY Vijayendra said no final decision has been made on an alliance with JD(S) for upcoming Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections.
Vijayendra said he had spoken with Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and the parties must discuss the issue before deciding.
He argued that if the parties want to contest the next Assembly elections together, they should also clarify their approach to local elections.
Vijayendra alleged that the government was trying to intimidate BJP workers, Hindu activists and seers.
Asked about former BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal potentially rejoining BJP, Vijayendra said there was no need to discuss it now.
- Who
- BJP state president BY Vijayendra; BJP and JD(S).
- What
- Vijayendra said no decision has been made on a BJP–JD(S) alliance for the Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections.
- When
- Wednesday; the elections are upcoming, but no date is specified.
- Where
- Ballari, Karnataka.
- Why
- The parties need to discuss the proposed alliance before deciding.
Vijayendra's allegations
Government's position
Alleged intimidation
Vijayendra's allegations
Vijayendra alleged that the government was trying to intimidate BJP workers, Hindu activists and seers.
Government's position
The article does not provide a response or position from the government.
- BJP state president
- BY Vijayendra
- Potential alliance partner
- JD(S)
- Elections discussed
- Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections
- JD(S) leader contacted
- Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy
- Statement location
- Ballari
- Other issue raised
- Vijayendra alleged the government was trying to intimidate BJP workers, Hindu activists and seers.