Vijayendra, accusing him of arrogance, personal attacks and political grandstanding through corruption allegations against the Congress govt. Karatagi ( Koppal ): Backwardclasses welfare minister Shivaraj Tangadagi on Saturday mounted a sharp counterattack on BJP state president B.Y.
Because of his values and public responsibilities, he said he could respond in stronger terms but chose restraint.
Tangadagi said Vijayendra’s remarks reflected insecurity over his position as state BJP chief. Addressing elders in the singular form does not make you politically bigger,” he said. Claiming Vijayendra’s campaign had failed to gather momentum in the region, Tangadagi said the BJP leader was targeting him for political mileage. “I have no interest in mudslinging,” he said.
“I am senior to you in age, political experience and public service. You have no moral authority to speak about me. The minister alleged that those unwilling to debate real issues often resort to personal attacks.