Bellary, Karnataka:
Now, it's the BJP's turn for a show of strength after the Congress
padayatra to Bellary in Karnataka marking protest against illegal mining.
The fourth and the final rally to reinstate BJP's position in the region kicked off in Bellary with all the big-wigs of BJP in attendance.
All eyes were set on Sushma Swaraj who is known to be close to the Reddys. Her presence reaffirmed her support for the Bellary brothers who have been a prime bone of contention for the BJP government in the state.
The rally comes as a part of a series of public meetings held by the BJP across the state to deflect the pressure put on the state government over illegal mining.
Bellary, the stronghold of the Reddy brothers, had just witnessed a massive Congress rally about a few weeks ago.(
Read: Congress marching in Reddy brothers' turf)