Differences in Opposition coalition again come to fore, with JD(S) deciding to stay out of Ballari padayatra

The Janata Dal (Secular) will not take part in the BJP padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari starting September 1. H.D. Kumaraswamy said, "I was not consulted on the issue." The party leaders got upset because dates were announced unilaterally. Many differences showed up between the allies regarding this protest march.