Brijendra, possibly the first incumbent Member of Parliament to part ways with the dominant BJP, stands out amid a trend where leaders from various parties are eagerly embracing the saffron faction. He pointed to three primary reasons for his growing discomfort within the BJP: concerns related to farmers, the status of women wrestlers, and reservations about the Agniveer scheme for armed forces recruitment. During discussions with the media, he also emphasized that the BJP-JJP alliance significantly contributed to his unease within the BJP.

Uttara Kannada’s BJP Member of Parliament, Anantkumar Hegde, has sparked controversy by asserting that his party must secure 400 Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections to “rectify” the Constitution and undo the perceived harm caused by Congress over the years. This echoes remarks he made in 2019. While speaking to BJP workers in Siddapur taluk on Saturday, Hegde claimed that the Congress had repeatedly amended the Constitution, implementing “anti-people” policies.

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