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Amit Shah hails BSY's contribution to party's growth in South India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded B.S. Yediyurappa's role in expanding the BJP in South India during the BSY Abhimantosava in Chitradurga. He highlighted Yediyurappa's personal approach to governance and the party's rise in the region, while Yediyurappa thanked supporters and spoke of his tenure's achievements. The event also saw seers raising concerns about representation and seating for backward classes.
Why It Matters
The event signals BJP's effort to reinforce leadership continuity in Karnataka and the broader South, reflecting internal party dynamics and engagement with religious communities, ahead of future elections.
Timeline
3 Events
Seers protest perceived unequal treatment at BSY Abhimantosava and hold press conference
May 9, 2026
A group of seers from the Atihinduliga Mathadishara Mahasabha hold a press conference alleging that seers representing the most backward classes were insulted or not treated on par with others on the main dais. Basavanagideva Swamy (national president) and Pranavananda Swamy (state president) claim invited seers were not treated equally, with others seated on the main stage. Prominent seers from several mutts, including Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swamy, Shivamurthy Shivacharya, Veerasomeshwara Shivacharya Swamy, Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamy, Abhinava Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamy, and Basavamurthy Madara Chennaiah Swamy, were present at the event.
Amit Shah inaugurates BSY Abhimantosava and hails Yediyurappa's contributions
May 9, 2026
In Chitradurga, Shah inaugurates ‘BSY Abhimantosava’ commemorating B.S. Yediyurappa's 50 years in public life. He describes Yediyurappa as a politician who built his own path and credits him with helping bring the BJP to power in South India for the first time, noting that Yediyurappa kept a diary of people’s problems during his travels. Yediyurappa expresses gratitude to the people of the state, recalls his humble origins from Shikaripur, and cites the Bhagyalakshmi scheme and a special Agriculture Budget as key achievements. He states the need for continued Modi leadership for another decade and vows to travel across the state to strengthen the party.
Amit Shah attends oath-taking ceremony in Kolkata and travels to Chitradurga
May 9, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah travels to Kolkata to participate in the oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. After taking part in the ceremony, he travels to Chitradurga, Karnataka, to participate in the BSY Abhimantosava events later in the day.