After Mangaluru RSS meet, BJP in search of a ‘firebrand’ leader to replace Yeddyurappa?

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November 16, 2018

Mangaluru/Bengaluru, Nov 16: Amidst the hot-button issues such as Ram temple and Sabarimala shrine row, the matter of leadership change in Karnataka BJP was reportedly discussed at the recently concluded Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) annual south India meeting in Mangaluru which was attended BJP supremo Amit Shah.

If sources are believed, many participants in the meeting underscored the need to replace 75-year-old former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa with a young, energetic and “firebrand” leader as the state unit president of the saffron party ahead of the looming Lok Sabha polls. However, no final decision has been taken, according to party sources.

The development comes in the wake of BJP’s flop show in recent bypolls in Karnataka. The BJP retained only the Shimoga Lok Sabha seat, while it suffered a shock defeat in the Ballari Lok Sabha seat. It is after a gap of 14 years that the BJP lost the Bellary seat to the Congress. The BJP also lost the Mandya Lok Sabha seat along with the Jamkhandi and Ramanagara Assembly constituencies.

Yeddyurappa was however not present at the meeting which was held with an intention to strengthen the Sangh Parivar organisations. The meeting is said to have sought the support of seers of various mutts for BJP’s stand.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, BJP state General Secretary C T Ravi did not rule out the possibility of Yeddyurappa being replaced as the BJP state president.

“One thing is clear. There is no permanent president. It is only Congress and the JD(S) that have permanent presidents. In our party, we have a system where change happens based on circumstances,” Ravi, party in-charge for the organisation in the southern states and a four-time legislator, said.

“The Parliamentary Board will decide when the change (in leadership) will happen. The board will also decide who is suitable. There are many workers who are eligible and they will get responsibilities based on circumstances and need,” Ravi said.

Asked how many aspirants were there for the post, Ravi quipped: “It’s not a party ticket to have aspirants.” However, it is unlikely that Yeddyurappa will be replaced with the LS elections so close and also given that he hails from the dominant Lingayat community.

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in shortly BJP will be divided B+P=boare party And J =janath will be no more

Yapp what all thought now come to the screen.Definitely Cong door never open to yeddi.Chances only at karndlaje door . Since training from nagpur hq that door may not open.

Finally Dhobi ka ---- na ghar ka na ghat ka

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Lokayukta team arrives at disputed plot; CM likely to get ED summons

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October 1,2024

Mysuru, Oct 1: The Karnataka Lokayukta team on Tuesday arrived at the disputed plot in Mysuru and began investigation into the MUDA case against CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, news agency ANI reported. Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case was also present with the team.

Sources stated that ED sleuths might issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah at any time and issue summons to him for questioning. The sleuths are also keenly watching the movements of CM Siddaramaiah’s close associates and relatives, including a cabinet minister in connection with the MUDA scam.

Sources further said that there is a possibility of the ED conducting raids across the state on offices and residences of close associates of CM Siddaramaiah. The ED has also gathered information on bank accounts and financial transactions of CM Siddaramaiah and his associates.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by the police, against CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B.M. by the Mysore Urban Development Authority. The ED registered the case taking cognisance of the FIR registered against the Chief Minister by the Lokayukta police on September 27.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Lokayukta probing the MUDA case has also expedited the probe. The sleuths led by Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh have visited the controversial land on the outskirts of Mysuru city. The petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, also accompanied the team.

The move of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife to return 14 sites allotted by the MUDA to her has triggered a debate. BJP MLA from Mysuru T.S. Srivatsa stated on Tuesday that the move of CM’s wife is not acceptable. "The two commissioners who colluded in the MUDA scam are roaming freely even today," he said.

"CM Siddaramaiah first claimed that there was no scam at all. Later, he formed a commission and now there is an FIR against him. After committing the mistake, you offer to return the sale deed. The time is up. He will have to tender his resignation and I am sure he won’t be in the position until Dasara festivities," MLA T.S. Srivatsa stated.

T.J. Abraham, one of the petitioners in the MUDA case said, “I had demanded the MUDA commissioner to take back the allotted sites. He had written back saying the process would be initiated. They were waiting for the investigation report."

"CM Siddaramaiah has not approached the division bench or the Supreme Court to challenge the order against him because there is nothing to be challenged. Returning sites is not a big sacrifice. The Chief Minister has lost it," Abraham stated.

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