LS polls: BJP pins hopes on techies, maverick candidates in Karnataka

People on ground and volunteers claim the people have shown affinity to the candidates the BJP has pitched this time around

In battleground Karnataka, the BJP claims to have an edge over the Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) and the Congress, thanks to its rising popularity among the youth as well as the tech sector.

According to the BJP, the government’s policies around technology and economy have found many takers among the 1 million plus tech employees in Bengaluru. “In the past four years we have gained maximum support from the tech sector in Bengaluru. This would be visible in this year’s election results. The Prime Minister has a major following among people working in the tech sector,” said a senior BJP worker