Two seers in
Karnataka with political ambitions are upset with
BJP for coldshouldering them for the assembly elections.
While the visually challenged
Basavanand Swamiji of Sri Gurubasava Mahamane Mutt is disappointed that BJP denied him a ticket, Sri Lakshmivara Theertha, the present pontiff of the Shiroor mutt in Udupi, has decided to contest from
Udupi as an Independent.
“I am very hurt at being denied the ticket. I now understand politics is not meant for me,”
Basavanand said, adding that he will concentrate on religious and social activities.