Karnataka polls: A new experiment in political mobilisation, says Manor

"The Congress will stress what it sees as the BJP's poor record in power"

James Manor has studied Karnataka politics for 50 years. He has authored several books, including one co-authored with the late E Raghavan, Broadening and Deepening Democracy: Political Innovation in Karnataka. He is professor emeritus at the School of Advanced Study, University of London, UK. In this interview, he tells Aditi Phadnis what to look for in the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. Edited excerpts:

What impact will B S Yediyurappa’s “promotion” and likely lack of a say in candidate selection have on the BJP in the forthcoming Assembly elections? How do you assess the tenure of the current chief