Bengaluru, Nov 2 (TIWN) The results bypolls of two assembly constituencies in north Karnataka are a setback to the ruling BJP, though, BJP managed to register a thumping win at Sindgi constituency. Questions are raised over loss at Hangal seat, which was held by the BJP.

Party sources explain that the results have shown that the BJP can’t take former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa lightly any more.  The Congress emerged a winner in the contest, wresting the BJP seat to its fold with the win in Hangal seat. Opposition leader Siddaramaiah stated that this is an indication of falling popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  “In the next elections, Congress is going to attain power in Karnataka. The voter has indicated, they want change,” he said.  Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa stated that there is no reason for Siddaramaiah and Congress to celebrate. “Single person can’t be held responsible for defeat. Everyone should share the responsibility,” he stated.  However, party sources said that, if Yediyurappa and his son B.S. Vijayendra were allowed to carry out full fledged campaign in Hangal, results would have been different.  The result has been a setback to the BJP, which wanted to move on from the shadow of Yediyurappa. The party is in not a position to blame him as he campaigned as per party’s plan. Everyone knew that, it wasn’t the usual style of Yediyurappa.