Former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader CT Ravi outlined the party's strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the southern states. He expressed confidence in gaining more votes and seats in Tamil Nadu, aiming to secure a foothold in Kerala and striving for the top position in Telangana. He also anticipated victory for the NDA in Andhra Pradesh.
According to ANI, BJP leader CT Ravi said, "...This time we will get more votes and seats in Tamil Nadu, we will open our account in Kerala, will be at number one place in Telangana and NDA will win in Andhra Pradesh. In the entire South India, BJP will get more seats."
"In the Assembly elections (in Karnataka), it was our mistake, we made some wrong policy decisions and a negative atmosphere was there towards the govt, credibility had gone down and hence we lost. BJP and JDS have a natural alliance, we were together in the Janta party. We work together against the Congress for 30-40 years," he said.
CT Ravi emphasised the importance of ensuring Modi's victory in the upcoming elections, attributing it to the government's policies and strong leadership.
He said, "When Indira Gandhi was the PM, they (Congress) have given the slogan, 'Gareebi Hatao'. Did poverty come down? Only the poverty of Congress people has gone down. They have looted the poor... People have decided to be with PM Modi. He has 140 cr people in his family and it's our duty to make him win. We will win because of policies and leadership."