August 11, 2025

In the heart of Bengaluru, a last-minute twist spices up BJP politics! R Ashoka, the seven-term veteran MLA, was suddenly added to the guest list for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grand metro event. This surprise inclusion was like a rescue mission for Ashoka and the state BJP, after his name was mysteriously missing from the original list released by the PMO. Initially, the list showed state BJP president BY Vijayendra, a newcomer MLA from Shivamogga, as a guest. Ashoka’s omission ruffled feathers, hinting that Vijayendra might be getting the upper hand in the party’s Karnataka affairs. Adding more names on the spot—Bengaluru Rural MP Dr CN Manjunath and Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh—only stirred more curiosity. This political juggling act sparked plenty of drama! IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge fired up the scene with a playful jibe on X (Twitter), teasing Ashoka to “thank him for helping secure a seat on the dais alongside the PM and others.” He questioned the BJP’s move, asking if this was a deliberate snub and highlighting Ashoka’s “shaky foundation.” Kharge didn’t stop there. He urged Ashoka to thank his followers for "pleading with the Centre" to get his name included but warned that "No matter what you do, you are still below your junior Vijayendra." In a spicy statement, Kharge said, "This inclusion of your name is not an honor bestowed upon you; it is merely charity. You have a place only in the metro program, but no seat at the event to launch the Vande Bharat train; that seat is reserved solely for Shikaripura MLA Vijayendra." Behind the scenes, the Karnataka BJP is bubbling with faction fights. Groups quietly work against Vijayendra’s leadership, making the political dance even more thrilling. This last-minute guest list drama reveals how even official events can turn into battlegrounds for power and prestige in Karnataka’s BJP!

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Tags: Bjp, R ashoka, By vijayendra, Bengaluru metro, Pm modi, Political drama,