Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore
Bangalore, Oct 23 : Yeddyurappa's exit from BJP is now certain, as the former CM who has 40 long years of experience in state politics has announced that work on his new party will start on the auspicious day of Vijayadashami on Wednesday October 24.
The new party will be launched in front of lacs of supporters in Haveri on December 10.
Though he has not announced the name of his party, it is learnt from reliable sources that it will be named Karnataka Janatha Party (KJP) with 'Cycle' as the election symbol.
What was surprising was that he announced that his party would be 'secular'. With Yeddyurappa, who has followed hardcore right wing philosophy throughout his political career, the word 'secular' has surprised many political pundits in the state.
"There are reports that BJP high command is trying to persuade me to stay in the party. But that is just a rumour. BJP is trying to stop me from forming a new party. I have reached a stage where BJP is history for me. New party will fight for farmers and poor sections of the state."
When asked why he was not resigning right now and waiting for December 10, he said, "Due to some technical reasons, I do not want to resign now. On December 10, 2012 I will resign from primary membership of BJP and announce the new party."
"At the moment, all my supporters in the state ministry will continue in government. I do not want to bring down the government now. But after December 10 I will announce my party's plans," he said.
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