Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and MP of Haveri Gadag Lok Sabha constituency, Basavaraj Bommai, stated that Narendra Modi possesses the political acumen to handle any situation.

Speaking to the media today following his victory in the Haveri Lok Sabha elections, he said, “I have been elected to the Lok Sabha under very special circumstances. I contested as per the guidance of the Prime Minister and senior party leaders. Their calculations have been correct.”

“Looking at the country, Modi is becoming Prime Minister for the third time. In some places, it hasn’t reached the expected level. There is a confidence that Modi will handle any situation,” he said.

Bommai added that Modi has conducted politics in a very different manner. “He managed the Gujarat riots and, despite heavy competition, brought a complete majority. The second time, he increased the majority and expanded the NDA. Looking at all this, he has shown political acumen. The ‘INDI’ coalition shows no development. Nitish Kumar or Chandrababu Naidu will not rely on Congress.”

“Comparing the NDA’s performance this time to the last assembly elections, it has been better. The caste question does not arise,” he said.

Support for the Alliance

Bommai said Modi was heavily criticized. Congress relied on ally parties, not their own strength. They won seats due to the strength of ally parties. The alliance with JD(S) in South Karnataka has been good, and we have received significant votes. People are tired of the government and have supported the alliance.

When asked about Siddaramaiah accusing Modi’s guarantees of failing, Bommai responded, “We have achieved success among the guarantees. They claimed they would win 20 seats in Karnataka, but they stopped at 9. The DK brothers lost. They have no moral right to speak.”

Regarding Minister Nagendra’s resignation, he said, “The irregularity has been proven, and an SIT investigation is ongoing. The CBI has entered. If the SIT works honestly, there is no problem. Otherwise, the CBI will start its investigation,” he said.