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"I have 75 MLAs with Me" - Yeddyurappa
Updates at 7.00pm, IST
Bangalore, Jul 29: Further to the ongoing political drama in Karnataka, the senior BJP leaders who were deputed in Bangalore to oversee the current BJP political scenario had to leave Yeddyurappa's residence empty handed after they failed to convince the powerful Lingayat leader B S Yeddyurappa.
It is learnt that Yeddyurappa claimed the support of 75 MLAs, and was in no mood to step down from power. "Please meet my MLAs and gather their opinion. Do not worry about the Lokayukta report," Yeddyurappa is said to have told the leaders.
The BJP high command had given him 12 hours deadline to step down from the CM post, but later, Yeddurappa bought time till July 31, citing astrological reasons. But political sources have learnt that this was not because of an inauspicious time, but was only a plan to buy more time to discuss strategies with his supporters and decide on the next move.
Political experts opine that this is a huge setback for the BJP high command as it could not really command the 'disciplined' soldier of the party, who was responsible in bringing to power BJP's first government in south India.
Currently, Delhi leaders are in a meeting in BJP's Malleshwaram office along with Sadananda Gowda, R Ashok, Eshwarappa, Suresh Kumar and others.
Yeddyurappa Gets Ready for Number Game
Bangalore, Jul 29: Further to daijiworld's noon report, in another dramatic political twist here in the state capital, Karnataka chief minister who had promised earlier to step down from the CM chair, is now getting ready for a show of strength before the BJP high command. The 'number game' drama seems to be beginning in a bid to retain his chair.
About 60 BJP MLAs, 10 MLCs and 14 MPs were present in Yeddyurappa's residence at Race Course Road, shouting slogans in favour of their leader. "We need Yeddyurappa, there cannot be a BJP government in the state without Yeddyurappa. We want Yeddurappa... Jai Yeddyurappa... Bharath Matha ki Jai" resonated from Yeddyurappa supporters.
The high drama continued for at least 20 minutes, and police had tough time controlling the mob.
Earlier, BJP top leaders from New Delhi Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and Dharmendra Pradhan visited Yeddyurappa's residence to convince him to step down. After about 30 minutes talk, it was reported that the CM was adamant in his demands, and gave some tough time to the BJP high command.
Since he has the support of a majority of MLAs, he argued that he should continue in power and reportedly threatened to dissolve the assembly and seek fresh mandate from the people.
Daijiworld will keep you updated on the latest proceedings.
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