The pontiffs and seers of various mutts in North Karnataka urged the BJP leadership to replace Pralhad Joshi from Dharwad seat.
Sirahatti-Balehosur Mutt pontiff Dingaleshwara Swami to announce his decision on contesting Lok Sabha elections from Dharwad on 2 April. (Supplied)
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has a lot to worry about on his home turf. Miffed over the candidature of incumbent MP Joshi, Gadag Sirahatti-Balehosur Mutt Pontiff Fakir Dingaleshwara Swami has hinted at contesting the elections from Dharwad. Pontiffs and seers of various North Karnataka mutts have also urged the BJP leadership to replace Joshi.