BJP vs Congress: How business took a backseat in Karnataka's state election campaign

Karnataka's business and economy seemed to have taken a backseat amid a high-octane campaign for elections that are crucial for the overall political prospects of the two opposing parties as several states go to the polls this year before the General Elections next year. Real economic issues, the crux, receded to the background. The last three-four days were filled with the controversy on the Congress promise of banning Bajrang Dal. Though parties raise issues that they think will appeal to the voters, Bengaluru, one of India's rapidly developing states, deserves better.

BJP vs Congress: How business took a backseat in Karnataka's state election campaign
Karnataka's business and economy seemed to have taken a backseat amid a high-octane campaign for elections that are crucial for the overall political prospects of the two opposing parties as several states go to the polls this year before the General Elections next year. Real economic issues, the crux, receded to the background. The last three-four days were filled with the controversy on the Congress promise of banning Bajrang Dal. Though parties raise issues that they think will appeal to the voters, Bengaluru, one of India's rapidly developing states, deserves better.