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Amit Shah Vows Memorial for Yediyurappa at Abhimanotsava in Karnataka

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 'Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava' in Chitradurga, Karnataka, marking 50 years of former CM B S Yediyurappa's political career. Shah praised Yediyurappa's service to farmers and the BJP, and vowed to build a memorial on the same land despite the Congress government's formation. The event saw participation from BJP leaders including Yediyurappa's son BY Vijayendra and former minister B Sriramulu. The gathering celebrated Yediyurappa's five-decade-long political journey closely tied to the party's growth in Karnataka.

Key Points: Amit Shah: Memorial on This Land for Yediyurappa

  • Amit Shah attends Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava in Chitradurga
  • Event marks 50 years of Yediyurappa's political career
  • Shah promises memorial on the same land despite Congress government
  • BJP leaders including BY Vijayendra and B Sriramulu participate
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"Will definitely build memorial on this very land": Amit Shah at Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava in Karnataka

Amit Shah at Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava in Karnataka vows to build a memorial on the same land, honoring 50 years of the BJP veteran's political journey.

"We will definitely build this memorial, and we will build it on this very land. - Amit Shah"

Chitradurga, May 9

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday attended the 'Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava', organised to mark 50 years of the political journey of former Karnataka Chief Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader B S Yediyurappa, hailing his decades-long public service and contribution to farmers as well as to the party organisation.

Addressing the gathering here, Shah said, "Our ideology has won such a massive victory in Bengal... Today, on behalf of crores of BJP workers, I have come here to honour the senior BJP leader and the country's farmer leader B.S. Yediyurappa."

Referring to the timing of the event, Shah added, "When the date was decided, it was not known that today would be the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister of Bengal. Today, after 50 years of Yediyurappa's long public life, the day has been fixed to honour his 50 years of service to the farmers of Karnataka, the country and the BJP."

The Union Home Minister also reiterated the party's commitment to fulfilling promises made regarding the former Chief Minister's legacy.

The Union Home Minister further reiterated the party's commitment to fulfilling earlier assurances regarding the former Chief Minister's legacy and contribution.

He said, "A few days ago, some people argued that I had promised to build a memorial here, but I didn't. I said this in the Legislative Assembly, but the Congress government was formed... We will definitely build this memorial, and we will build it on this very land."

The event saw participation from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, party workers, and supporters who gathered to celebrate Yediyurappa's five-decade-long political journey, which has been closely associated with the growth of the party in Karnataka.

State BJP President and Yediyurappa's son BY Vijayendra, Working President of Reception Committee and former Minister B Sriramulu and several other leaders also took part in the procession.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Amit Shah in Karnataka right after the Bengal elections. The timing seems very deliberate - honoring a loyal party veteran while sending a message to other state leaders. Yediyurappa's son BY Vijayendra being there shows the dynastic continuity in BJP too, ironic for a party that criticizes others for it.
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Priya S
Yediyurappa is indeed a 'farmers' leader' and has done a lot for Karnataka's agriculture. But instead of memorials, why not focus on real issues like farmer suicides and MSP? Memorials won't fill empty stomachs. 😢
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Rahul R
The way Shah said "we will build it on this very land" sounds like a challenge to the current Congress government. Politics aside, Yediyurappa deserves respect - from a humble background to becoming CM multiple times, his journey is inspiring for many young politicians.
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Thomas Y
Classic political move - praising a senior leader while the son is right there. Reminds me of how parties manage succession in India. At least Yediyurappa's contributions to Karnataka's development, especially in irrigation projects, deserve recognition. But memorial funding could be better spent on schools.
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Naveen S
As a Kannadiga, I've seen Yediyurappa's ups and downs. He's been a strong leader for Lingayat community and farmers, but his tenure also had controversies like the mining scam. Let's acknowledge both sides - 50 years in politics is remarkable, but don't whitewash history. Shah's promise of memorial feels more like political posturing than genuine respect. #KarnatakaPolitics

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