The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a stern action against KS Eshwarappa by expelling him from the party for a duration of six years. This decision comes after Eshwarappa decided to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from Karnataka’s Shivamogga constituency. The BJP stated that Eshwarappa's decision to go against the party line and contest independently has caused embarrassment to the party.

In a bold statement, veteran Congress leader AK Antony expressed his unwavering commitment to his party, asserting that it is his religion.