A visit to Chamarajanagar has resulted in the loss of power for many Karnataka chief ministers. Siddaramaiah tried to break the Charmarajanagar jinx by visiting the town the year he took oath.
In total, Siddaramaiah paid nine visits to Chamarajanagar as Chief Minister. After Veerendra Patil’s visit in 1990, six chief ministers avoided Chamarajanagar town, never entering there even for a campaign.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who held 21 rallies across the state had skipped Chamarajanagar. Siddaramaiah had criticised Modi for not visiting the infamous town. "Modi fears that if he goes to Chamarajanagar, he will lose his chair,” Siddaramaiah had quipped earlier.
But the jink itself? Looks like Siddaramaiah couldn't break it.
Published 15 May 2018, 12:34 IST