<p>Shivamogga city was BJP stalwart KS Eshwarappa's bastion for the last 25 years. Now, after his exit from electoral politics, Shivamogga city seems to be ushering in a new era of politics. How inclined are people of Shivamogga towards the saffron party this time? Do they stand by BJP’s Hindutva agenda? Or is the hot seat vacant for a new leadership? Anagha Deshpande reports.<br /> </p>