Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa clarified that he wasn’t responsible for the denial of BJP ticket to former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa’s son, K.E. Kantesh, stating it was decided by the party’s central election committee. Yediyurappa expressed confidence that senior leaders would convince Eshwarappa and assured his participation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming event in Shivamogga. Modi is scheduled to address a public meeting at Freedom Park, with Yediyurappa reviewing preparations alongside party leaders.