By Bapu Narayankar
Daggers are out against Congress after BJP retained Gujarat
The party and some media are already talking about the direct impact the Gujarat win will have in Karnataka which goes for elections next year
Well, this would unfold in future, but what has come out in the open, for now, is the impact of Dharma Sansad Conclave on Congress poll prospects, considering Siddaramaiah's nefarious intentions to divide people on the basis of religion and caste
Dharma Sansad was held from 26 to 28 November in Udupi
In fact, the participants at Dharma Sansad, who came together, had accused Siddaramaiah for harassing Hindu institutions (attempt to take over Dharmasthala Sri Manjunatheshwara Swamy Temple), divide Hindu society (separate Lingayat religion) and openly encourage Christians to indulge in conversion activities
They also accused him for appeasing Muslims by way of celebrating Tipu Jayanti patronised by state govermment, something which no erstwhile Chief Minister had done it before
These accusations made by Dharma Sansad participants, especially religious seers, have sent out a clear message to Congress government that they are unhappy with its nefarious intentions
The consolidation of Hindus at Dharma Sansad has rendered Congress jittery, which was reflected in Siddaramaiah branding powerful seers, including Adichunchungiri Mutt and Siddaganga Mutt as enemies of secularism
The seers have always been playing a very decisive role during elections over the years in Karnataka and are potential enough to change the fate of a party
These certainly are dangerous portends for Congress as utter neglect of these constituencies (communities) may cast a shroud of doubt over their electoral prospects in coming assembly election
Time alone will tell ...
