80% BJP supporters, but only 20% casting votes, says Tejasvi Surya in appeal to voters

Bengaluru South BJP candidate Tejasvi Surya

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on April 26 appealed the supporters of the party to come out and vote stating “every single vote of yours matters”.

He said 80 percent of the electorate are BJP supporters, but only 20 percent of them cast their votes. The remaining 20 percent of voters, he said, are Congress supporters, but they are coming out and voting 80 percent.

“We the BJP voters are 80 percent but only 20 percent come out and vote. Congress’ voters are 20 percent but they come out and vote 80 percent. This is the ground reality at the polling booths in most cases. Every single vote of yours matters. Please come out and vote because if you are not voting, Congress’ 20 percent is definitely voting,” said Surya.

The 33-year-old politician, seeking re-election from the Bengaluru South seat, further said, “No matter the heat or the rain, it is your vote that will decide the future of the nation for the next five years.”

Surya is contesting against Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy, daughter of Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy.

Meanwhile, a case was booked against the BJP MP for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion.

Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer posted on X, “A case has been booked against Tejasvi Surya MP and candidate of Bengaluru South PC on April 25 at Jayanagar police station for posting a video on X handle and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion.”

(With agency inputs)