BELAGAVI
The political atmosphere in Athani has changed. Lakshman Savadi said that if Mahesh Kumatalli is given a ticket, the victory will be a little difficult. Speaking at a programme organised by Panchamasali Samaj at Shivanagi Cultural Bhavan in Athani town.
In the Core Committee Meeting, the issue of ticket from Athani came up. I said, Athani ticket is in trouble. If Mahesh Kumatalli is given a ticket, it will be a bit difficult to win. If they lose, there are some people in my district who can label me this defeat. I have asked the party not to lose candidates, give me a ticket and I will win. I have said all this in that core committee. It remains to be seen who will be given the ticket by the high command, he said.
There will not be an atmosphere where I can stand for elections independently. I have said what we have to say to our leaders. There is a belief that the party will not spare honest workers. The Congress is on a winning spree. I will not give that opportunity, I have asked for my legislative council term to be given to Kumatalli. On the 10th, everything will be clear, he said.
The Panchamasali Samaj has always been with me. I had promised the Seer on the issue of reservation. A cabinet meeting was held in this regard. I had made several suggestions in that meeting. However, Laxman Savadi told the seer that he was opposed to the reservation issue of the samaj. He was angry with me. I have always raised my voice for panchamasali reservation. He made it clear that he was not opposed to the reservation issue for this community.
