06-06-2008, 11:03 AM
Karnataka victory a verdict against Sonia: Swaraj
Posted online: Sunday , May 25, 2008 at 06:23:19
Bangalore, May 25: BJP leader Sushma Swaraj described the party's victory in Karnataka as a âverdict against Sonia Gandhi's leadershipâ.
"This is the 11th defeat of Congress in succession in the country and is nothing but a verdict against Congress president Sonia Gandhi's leadership," she said.
Taking a swipe at the Congress manifesto which offered âfreebiesâ for the poor like colour television sets and rice at Rs 2 a kilogram, she charged that the Congress never had shown concern for the poor when they ruled.
She expressed confidence about BJP winning the Lok Sabha polls also and L K Advani becoming the Prime Minister.
Venkaiah Naidu attributed the party's victory to the âinjustice meted out to BJP by its coalition partner JD-Sâ.
"It is this which influenced the people in the party's favour," he said.
"People have given their verdict and there is no doubt B S Yeddyurappa will become the Chief Minister. However, a meeting will be convened and he will be chosen there," he said.
He said BJP's victory in the state will definitely impact the national political scene.
BJP national general secretary Ananth Kumar said, âit is a verdict of the peopleâ, adding, the credit should go totally to the people.
Posted online: Sunday , May 25, 2008 at 06:23:19
Bangalore, May 25: BJP leader Sushma Swaraj described the party's victory in Karnataka as a âverdict against Sonia Gandhi's leadershipâ.
"This is the 11th defeat of Congress in succession in the country and is nothing but a verdict against Congress president Sonia Gandhi's leadership," she said.
Taking a swipe at the Congress manifesto which offered âfreebiesâ for the poor like colour television sets and rice at Rs 2 a kilogram, she charged that the Congress never had shown concern for the poor when they ruled.
She expressed confidence about BJP winning the Lok Sabha polls also and L K Advani becoming the Prime Minister.
Venkaiah Naidu attributed the party's victory to the âinjustice meted out to BJP by its coalition partner JD-Sâ.
"It is this which influenced the people in the party's favour," he said.
"People have given their verdict and there is no doubt B S Yeddyurappa will become the Chief Minister. However, a meeting will be convened and he will be chosen there," he said.
He said BJP's victory in the state will definitely impact the national political scene.
BJP national general secretary Ananth Kumar said, âit is a verdict of the peopleâ, adding, the credit should go totally to the people.