Sociologist and political observer Chandan Gowda is known for his deep and comprehensive studies on the Karnataka society and its politics. In this conversation with Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Managing Editor of The AIDEM, Gowda underscores the historic importance of the current assembly elections in the State and suggests that though the “Save Bajrang Bali” slogan has enthused BJP workers greatly it may not be enough for the party to score a convincing win.

The AIDEM presents the opinion of common people about the impending elections to the Karnataka state assembly: Karnataka Janathayonthike.