The arrival of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Bengaluru on Thursday night to take part in various programmes scheduled on Friday has also set off political speculation about a possible rejig of the party State organisation.
The top strategist of the BJP arrives in Karnataka this time amidst a polarised situation marked by controversies over banning Muslim traders from Hindu fairs in some areas, hijab row and call given by some right-wing leaders against halal meat. How he would respond to these issues is being watched keenly.
On Friday morning, Mr. Shah will attend the programme in Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru and another programme related to laying the foundation for a medical college in Muddenahalli, besides taking part in the programme of the Cooperation Department at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru. He is also expected to participate in the party’s State core committee meeting besides holding consultations with senior leaders, including Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai before leaving for Delhi.
