None other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have gone all out to save BJP government in Karnataka. But nothing has worked in party’s favour. Despite Governor Vajubhai Vala’s “complete cooperation” to Yeddyurappa and BJP, the Saffron party has failed to use to its advantage. Below are the five reasons that played spoilsport in ending BJP’s southern drought.
Proactive Measures of Congress
For the first time ever, Congress has acted in time. Even before the complete results are out, it started negotiations with JD(S). In order to stop Modi juggernaut in South, Congress decided to offer unconditional support to Kumaraswamy and offered him the CM post. This has worked brilliantly. The proactive measures of Congress has played vital role in this entire episode of Kar’Nataka’.
After tasting bad experience in Goa, Manipur and Meghalaya, the timely action by Congress in dealing with JD(S) is a significant step. Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi conceived the plan well, their team members Abhishek Singhvi, Kapil Sibal, Azad all executed the plan perfectly giving no scope for the BJP.
Supreme Court’s Verdict on Floor Test
The twist in the entire tale is Congress knocking the doors of the Supreme Court at midnight. The SC bench convened in the wee hours and heard the petition filed by the Congress and JD(S) combine. Though the SC didn’t stop the swearing-in ceremony of Yeddyurappa, it has given a major blow to him by ordering to go for the Floor Test in 24 hours. This is indeed a landmark verdict and a major twist that changed the entire course of ‘Game of Thrones’ in Karnataka.
Lack of Trust on Gali’s Words
Initially, a few MLAs of Congress and JD(S) were reportedly inclined towards Yeddyurappa-led BJP. In fact, after Yeddyurappa’s swearing-in and 15 days of time to prove majority, a few MLAs in Congress and JD(S) had lost hope and thought that Yeddyurappa would prove his numbers and even thought of switching to his side. But lack of trust on Gali’s words and tightening of Congress and JD(S) leadership on its MLAs, in addition to SC’s landmark verdict together hindered all the efforts by Gali brothers and his close aides such as Sreeramulu.
Leaks of Audio Tapes Offering Bribe to Congress and JD(S) MLAs
The leak of audio tapes of BJP leaders trying to lure the MLAs of Congress and JD(S) which came out in the open and wide in the media has feared the national leaders of BJP that it would damage the party’s image. Fearing further damage if they go ahead for the Trust Vote and is defeated in the hands of Congress and JD(U), national BJP leaders advised Yeddyurappa to resign before the Floor Test as a last effort to save the party’s declining image.
Deve Gowda’s Emotional Appeal To Party Leaders
JD(S) Patriarch Deve Gowda said to have made an emotional appeal to all his party MLAs requesting that this would be his last election and would like to see his son Kumaraswamy as the Chief Minister. Deve Gowda’s emotional request said to have moved JD(S) MLAs who decided not to switch over to BJP even when huge offers came in from the Saffron leaders.