Shivamogga: It is widely acknowledged that the Puttila Parivar posed a significant challenge to the BJP in the previous assembly elections. The leaders of Puttila Parivar also demonstrated strong performance in the recent gram panchayat elections. Now, a shift is apparent within the state BJP as a new state president, B.Y. Vijayendra, takes charge. In response to his appointment, leaders of the ‘Puttila Parivar’ visited his residence in Shivamogga to meet him.
A delegation led by Puttila Parivar President Prasanna Madta visited Shivamogga and held discussions with Puttila Parivar General Secretary Ravikumar Rai Math and Sudheesh Shetty Kampa. In the course of the meeting, they interacted with Vijayendra, presenting him with a silver memento depicting Lord Mahalingeshwara of Puttur. Members of Puttila Parivar updated Vijayendra on the latest happenings in Puttur.Top of Form
Vijayendra expressed his awareness of the ongoing developments in Puttur. The crucial decision of whether Arun Puttila, aspiring for a BJP ticket in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, will be granted one by the BJP high command is yet to unfold. Additionally, discussions about the post of Dakshina Kannada district BJP president were reportedly part of the agenda, and Arun Puttila is anticipated to meet Vijayendra in the near future.
