From Daijiworld News Network's special correspondent in Panaji
Panaji, Jan 21: Rebel Karnataka legislators led by H D Kumaraswamy on arrived in Goa by light and headed for an undisclosed destination. However, Kumaraswamy told reporters that their visit was to take rest.
Though the exact number of legislators who have arrived in Goa could not be ascertained, it is learnt that the legislators belonging to JD(S), JD(U) and independents were in the group that landed at Goa airport
H D Kumaraswamy, widely believed to be the future CM of Karnataka, speaking to newsmen at Dabolim airport on arrival (Pic Rajtilak Naik, Panaji)
Speaking to mediapersons further, Kumaraswamy ruled out that their visit aimed at avoiding horse-trading before the floor-test on January 27. "Our legislators will have to work hard and we have come here to take rest for three days," Kumaraswamy said.
He ruled out the possibility of joining hands with Congress in case there was a change in leadership. "We will form the government with the BJP in the state and there is no possibility of joining hands with Congress in any circumstances," Kumaraswamy said before leaving the airport.
Responding to a question, Kumaraswamy said there was no possibility of going along with Congress again in the state.
Sources close to JD(S) confirmed that around 46 legislators, including four independents, arrived in Goa by two different flights. But there was no confirmation about this figure.
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