The party's campaign was launched in Dharwad with the inauguration of the 'Pratidhwani Yatra' by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who called on voters to defeat Union Minister Pralhad Joshi against youth leader Vinod Asuti fielded by the Congress from Dharwad. Contesting elections.

He said, "In 10 years, Prahlad Joshi did not question the injustice done to the state by the Centre."

Asked by those present at the gathering whether Pralhad Joshi had any respect at all for the voters of Dharwad, who elected him for three consecutive terms since 2009, the Chief Minister said, “Not even once did he question the Central government which had failed the people of Karnataka. refused to grant the grant, even though it was so. He did not even speak on behalf of the people of the state about the drought in the state.

Describing Vinod Asuti as a kind-hearted young gentleman with secular views, he called upon the people to shower their blessings on him and ensure his victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.