Aravind Limbavali  

News of Yeddiyurappa's close confidant Aravind Limbavali losing out on the post of state BJP unit president to Nalin Kumar Kateel left many in the political circle surprised. However, BJP spokesperson Vaman Acharya confirmed that Kateel was the first choice. His words hinted that the recent tarnishing of Limbavali’s image on social media did not help his case either.

A Karnataka BJP delegation led by senior BJP leader Jagadish Shettar, comprising MLAs like Aravind Limbavali, Madhuswamy and Raghavendra met national president Amit Shah to discuss the prospect of forming a government. But it is learnt that Shah is not too sanguine as there are a lot of obstacles

Following the negative comments by Karnataka Congress president against Umesh Jadhav resigning and joining BJP, Aravind Limbavali lashed out against the Congress by saying even if they cannot produce babies, they will hold BJP accountable.

With the Lok Sabha election due in six months, the Karnataka BJP, in order to ensure that the absence of union leader HN Ananth Kumar does not cost them dearly in long run, is said to possess a plan to strengthen its Karnataka base, especially in Southern Karnataka. The plan aims to make inroads into the Vokkaliga heartland of Old Mysuru region. As a result, they have decided to promote key leaders like Aravind Limbavali and CT Ravi

Veteran leader Aravind Limbavali remembered his association with late Ananth Kumar from the time they were in ABVP