Shettar supporters celebrate with folk tunes and food
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The vast Palace Grounds in the city was taken over by north Karnataka supporters of new Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who had arrived here from different towns including Hubli to celebrate the elevation of the Lingayat strongman to the top post. A leader from Hubli has become CM after 24 years with late S.R. Bommai holding the post way back in the eighties.
The traditions and colours of the region were in full view as people rendered folk songs like Gi-Gi pada, Sharieff Saheb pada to celebrate the occasion, which kept the hundreds of BJP supporters enthralled for more than two hours. The lunch was prepared keeping in mind the fact that the state is facing a severe drought. The menu included tomato rice bath and curd rice but there was no sweet to go with the meal.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Hanumaiah Lakkappanavar, a 70-year-old BJP loyalist from a village in Navalgund taluk near Hubli, said: “People from north Karnataka are known for their simplicity and so, it is no surprise that Mr Shettar chose to keep his oath taking function as simple as possible. I like him for his earthy nature. Though, he is younger than me, he deserves my respect.”
When, Mr Shettar arrived along with his trusted lieutenant, Kalakappa Bandi, their supporters honoured them by describing them as Uttara Karnatakada Huli (Tiger of North Karnataka.) While addressing the gathering, Mr Shettar appealed to his loyalists not to waste money by purchasing garlands or bouquets and said they should instead shower their love on him and the party. “We are going through tough times with a drought staring at us, we need to focus on strengthening the state administration. Do not waste your money on buying flowers for me or my cabinet colleagues. Flowers wilt after some time, what we want from you is your love and affection to help us build the state”.
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