Bengaluru, Sept. 2 -- A fresh political showdown is taking shape in Ballari, Karnataka, with the Congress planning a 'Janaandolana Aakrosha Yatra' to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ballari Chalo padayatra.

The Congress leadership has begun preparations for the proposed mobilisation, which is intended to directly respond to the charges and criticism levelled by BJP leaders during their campaign. The party is considering holding the counter yatra on the route followed by the BJP padayatra.

Congress leaders believe taking the campaign to the same locations will provide an opportunity to put their version of events before the public and challenge the BJP's allegations.

The final decision on the programme will be taken after consu...