The assumption that Lingayat Brahmin vote will win majority for the BJP is a mere fallacy. (The Brahmin vote is miniscule in the state).
The JD(S) has already largely perceived to have collapsed and all other communities may graviate towards the Congress since the JD(S) is increasingly seen as a loser. This second scenaraio is already visibly evident. It must be noted that Vokaligas and Muslims tend to switch from JD(S) and Congress and back again very freqently.
Vicky's analysis of why SM Krishna is not standing or why Congress is not announcing its CM candidate is based on the later scenario - Congress is trying to be a magnet for all castes and does not want to upset caste equations - very shrewd strategy.
So what evidence is available of a Lingayat-non-Lingayat caste polarization has taken place. The BJP boasted that they had a 15 day campaign lead over the Congress. Now that they hit the campaign trail, they have realized that the masses have very little enthusiasm for them.
Being a Kanandiga, I think There is a neck & neck fight between Congress & BJP. Gowdas will be a poor third, both Gowdas will loose in their constituency. We prefer SM Krishna to Yediyurappa.
RE:Its a tough fight between BJP & Congress
by Suresh Gowda on Apr 23, 2008 05:45 PM Permalink
There is a neck to neck fight between various congress factions. Siddaramiah is on Krishna's throat. Krishna is on Kharges's throat. Kharge is on Jaffar Shariff's neck. Mayavati is nibbling at congress vote. So is JD(S) and Samajawadis. Meanwhile BJP is making merry and will win with 2/3rd Majority.
Section 49-O of the Constitution of INDIA . | Hide replies
Did you know that there is a system in our constitution, as per the 1969 act, in section "49-O" that a person can go to the polling booth,confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey the presiding election officer that he doesn't want to vote anyone!
Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these seemingly notorious leaders have never disclosed it. This is called "49-O".
Why should you go and say "I VOTE NOBODY"... because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be canceled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them.
This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way, of our whole political system... it is seemingly surprising why the election commission has not revealed such a feature to the public....
Please spread this news to as many as you know... Seems to be a wonderful weapon against corrupt parties in India... show your power, expressing your desire not to vote for anybody, is even more powerful than voting... so don't miss your chance. So either vote, or vote not to vote (vote 49-O) and pass this info on...
A man is honourable if his words are tryustworthy. This fellow is a liar and a cheat. People should show the way for this perosn. Let the people decide about the character of this person. Will they want this worm as thier representative?
Oh great now Astrologers dictate candidates...? Congress move here is stupid. Kumarswamy was CM from this constituency and has contributed significantly. Hegde's daughter is rank fresher and also a total outsider and is ther because of some astrologer! with this kind of crank strategy god also cannot help Congress.
