Davanagere/Bagalakot, March 28 -- State BJP Backward Classes Morcha President R Raghukautilya on Saturday claimed that the Ahinda (minorities, backward classes and Dalits) vote bank will play a decisive role in ensuring the BJP's victory in the upcoming elections.

Speaking at a meeting attended by members of the Uppara, Savita, Ghisadi, Swakul Sali and Devasi communities, he alleged that the true face of Congress, which had been invoking the Ahinda slogan, has been exposed in Davanagere South.

He said that despite the Congress government nearing completion of nearly three years in office in the state, it has failed to implement any concrete programmes or schemes for the welfare of backward classes, Dalits and minorities. Accusing the gove...