By BD Narayankar Hubballi, April 28 -- The Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency finds itself at the intersection of tragedy, spirituality, and political maneuvering as the upcoming elections draw near.

Three significant developments have shaken the political landscape, each leaving its mark on the electoral discourse and potentially shaping voter sentiments. Firstly, the heinous murder of Neha Hiremath, daughter of a Congress municipal councillor, has reverberated throughout the constituency, sparking outrage and prompting a reevaluation of political allegiances. The BJP wasted no time in capitalising on the incident, employing divisive rhetoric to exploit Hindu-Muslim tensions and sway voter sentiments in its favour. This move has injected fu...