‘Fractured mandate will only help parties like JD(S) and BJP; people will suffer’

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April 29, 2018

Mangaluru: Calling upon people to vote for a stable government in the impending Karnataka assembly polls, multi-lingual actor Prakash Raj said that a fractured mandate that will help parties make their own arrangements to govern the State.

Interacting with reporters in the city on Saturday, Mr Raj said that people should use their common sense before casting vote. “You should choose a party that would work for the development of the State and the country,” he said.

“The mandate should be clear, not a fractured one. A fractured mandate is good for political parties. People of the state will suffer,” he said and referred to tie-ups involving the Congress, JD(S) and BJP to form three coalition governments between 2004 and 2007.

The actor said as an erudite citizen with a standing in society, he would ask the public not to vote for the BJP. “But I leave it to you to choose the candidate,” he said.

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Fractured mandate will help only BJP and JDS. Very true!

To save Karnataka from these looters Please vote for Congress!

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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