Will Jayaprakash Hegde join BJP?

Udupi, Nov 5: Former Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP K Jayaprakash Hegde has landed in a dilemma after he received an offer from Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mr Hegde, who was expelled from the Congress party last year after he contested the Legislative Council election from the local bodies constituency in Udupi-Dakshina Kannada as a rebel candidate, said that he has not taken any decision on his next move.

“Yes, I have received offer from BJP to join the saffron party. I can take a decision only after holding a detailed discussion with my well wishers and supporters,” said Mr Hegde, who managed to keep Sangh Parivar at bay till now.

After his defeat in the Legislative Council polls, Mr Hegde, in a press meet had expressed his willingness to contest the next Legislative Assembly elections from Udupi district as an Independent candidate.

He also indirectly ruled out the possibility of his entry to Janata Dal (Secular) saying that rebuilding the regional party in undivided Dakshina Kannada is extremely difficult task.

A practicing advocate, Mr Hegde has been elected thrice to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from the Brahmavara constituency and served as Minister holding various portfolios during Janata government.