However, the ruling party was very much willing to debate over issues but the Opposition was scared to do so. He said that Congress president Rahul Gandhi, while taking about democracy, should remember that it was his grandmother Indira Gandhi who had Emergency and curtailed democracy. “The Karnataka elections will give a rely to the Congress’ efforts to curtail the democratic setup of the country,” he said. Mr. Yeddyurappa ridiculed Congress leaders for contesting from two constituencies. Earlier, Mr. Shah visited the residence of Jnanpith winner Kannada poet Da.

Source: The Hindu April 12, 2018 19:27 UTC