<p>Addressing a press meet here on Sunday, he said “the party workers hard work can be seen in the victory of an inexperienced leader against a national level leader in Dakshina Kannada.” Stating that the transport system in Punjab is model for other states, he said the bus fares are comparatively cheaper than other states. <br /><br />To a query on Operation Kamala, he said “we never forced any leader to join BJP. They joined on their own.” <br /><br />“In Punjab, BJP had contested from 4 constituencies and Akhali Dal from 11 constituenies. BJP could get one seat and Akhali Dal 4 seats. It was a setback to us. We will discuss over the results soon,” he added. <br /><br />“BJP is strong in Karnataka in general and Dakshina Kannada in particular. Winning 19 seats is an achievement,” he added.</p>
<p>Addressing a press meet here on Sunday, he said “the party workers hard work can be seen in the victory of an inexperienced leader against a national level leader in Dakshina Kannada.” Stating that the transport system in Punjab is model for other states, he said the bus fares are comparatively cheaper than other states. <br /><br />To a query on Operation Kamala, he said “we never forced any leader to join BJP. They joined on their own.” <br /><br />“In Punjab, BJP had contested from 4 constituencies and Akhali Dal from 11 constituenies. BJP could get one seat and Akhali Dal 4 seats. It was a setback to us. We will discuss over the results soon,” he added. <br /><br />“BJP is strong in Karnataka in general and Dakshina Kannada in particular. Winning 19 seats is an achievement,” he added.</p>