R Ashoka is new Mandya district minister; faces hurdle

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R Ashoka is new Mandya district minister; faces hurdle
The BJP's senior minister, R. Ashoka, has faced a campaign from a bunch of BJP activists who disapproved of his appointment and launched an "Ashoka go back" campaign. He said that on Thursday this is not BJP culture, even as he suspected the role of Congress and JDS workers in the campaign. Speaking to reporters, Ashoka said he is not aware of the reason for the campaign, but denied any tacit understanding with opponents JDS in the district. He said he is trying to strengthen the party in the district, and false information is being spread. "I will work to take all the party activists together," he said. "Prime Minister Modi is keen to make inroads in the Vokkaliga heartland, and Narendra Modi will visit the district in the next one month. A lot of changes will be brought in the party district unit." Ashoka said he has held discussions with many to join the BJP.