Eshwarappa repents for 'Operation Kamala'

March 21, 2011
Udupi, March 21: “Where was the need for Operation Lotus? In the name of Operation Lotus many politicians, without a reputation, were brought to the party field. They were unaware of the party's policy and principles. Least bothered about the party organization and cadres. The incumbents were issued tickets and made to win spending crores of rupees”, these were the outbursts of State BJP President KS Eshwarappa, at the inauguration of the convention of heads of BJP Shakthi Kendras in Udupi and DK districts, held at Hafsa Auditorium, Udyavara here on Sunday.

He said that when they realized all that was against the interests of the party 16 scheming MLAs were ousted, staking the government at risk. This was amounted to a warning to remaining MLAs.

“Only committed and obedient party activists will be issued the party tickets for elections”, Eswarappa said.

Corruption in the state is rampant and exploding in series. All those are pending at the courts, he said. Earlier speaking to press persons Eshwarappa said that neither Yedyurappa nor Eshwarappa could spoil the party prospects. Replying another question former Minsiter for Power said that necessary action would be taken to protect the interests of the coal based power plant promoted by UPCL.

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November 14,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his claim that the BJP had offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs in an attempt to "topple" the state government.

Addressing reporters here, Shivakumar, also the Congress state president, said, “The BJP indeed lured 50 Congress MLAs with Rs 50 crore each.”

He defended Siddaramaiah’s statement and said the Congress MLAs were briefed about the BJP’s alleged 'Operation Lotus', a term used to describe the BJP's attempts to destabilise ruling governments through horse-trading.

“Some of our MLAs informed the Chief Minister about this matter, and he, in turn, shared it with the media,” Shivakumar said.

At an event in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah reiterated the claim that "none of the Congress MLAs had accepted the offer".

He also accused the BJP of filing false cases against him in a bid to "remove him and overthrow his government".

The BJP has yet to respond to the allegations.

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