Karnataka BJP chief appointment: Delay breeds infighting, new aspirants for post

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka is facing internal turmoil as the central leadership delays appointing a new state party president and leaders of the opposition in the legislature. The incumbent president’s term ended in August last year, and the delay in finding a replacement has caused frustration among local party members. The delay is expected to continue as the central leadership focuses on elections in other states. Various aspirants, including young faces from different communities, have emerged as contenders for the top post. The party is also considering an equitable caste combination among different groups.