We have the strength to politically face anyone except God: Nagendra
Ballari Rural MLA B. Nagendra has publicly challenged his political opponents to face him in the 2028 Assembly elections, dismissing claims that his political career is over. He also criticized opposition leaders for their rhetoric against Dalit and tribal communities, accusing them of harboring regressive mindsets.
Why it matters
This statement reflects the intense political polarization and identity-based rhetoric currently shaping regional electoral discourse in India.
B. Nagendra, Ballari Rural MLA, said the Congress party and its workers had the strength to politically face anyone who walked the Earth, except God, and challenged his political opponents to test their strength in the electoral arena.
“Except God, whoever comes on this Earth, we have the strength to face them politically,” he said, adding that politics was like a game of chess.
Speaking to reporters at Rupanagudi village in Ballari taluk on Saturday (September 12), Mr. Nagendra launched a sharp attack on Opposition leaders and said the 2028 Assembly elections would provide an appropriate answer to those claiming that he was a “finished chapter” in politics.
“We are not people who confine ourselves to speeches and statements on platforms. We will show our strength on the battlefield of elections,” he challenged.
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