Bangalore: Sriramulu rejoins BJP; Sushma Swaraj unhappy


Bangalore: Sriramulu rejoins BJP; Sushma Swaraj unhappy

Bangalore, Mar 14 (PTI): BJP today inducted BSR Congress Chief B Sriramulu back into its fold after its top brass decided to allow his entry, but not his party's merger following public opposition by its leader Sushma Swaraj.

Sriramulu, who left BJP in November 2011 and formed his own outfit, was once a close aide of mining baron Janardhana Reddy, now in jail in Andhra Pradesh over an illegal mining case.

"...Sriramulu has rejoined the party today, Karnataka BJP wholeheartedly welcomes him; all necessary legal procedures will follow," state BJP president Prahalad Joshi told reporters here.

Sriramulu's homecoming came a day after BJP Parliamentary Board disfavoured the merger but decided to field him as candidate on the party ticket for the Bellary Lok Sabha seat.

BSR Congress had declared its decision on merger but it ran into trouble after Swaraj publicly opposed his and mining baron Reddy brothers' entry into BJP, saying such "tainted" leaders should not be allowed to be associated with the party.

Speaking to reporters after his induction, Sriramulu said, "...I have returned to the party as per the wish of all senior party leaders, I am here with an intention to make a true patriot (Modi) the Prime Minister of India..."

"Country's economic situation has deteriorated; our security is in bad shape... at this juncture we should overcome all our selfish motives and work for the county, and make Narendra Modi our PM. So I have returned to my mother party."

He said he floated his outfit the day he felt his self respect was hurt "but today nothing is more important than the country... we will have to work towards making Modi PM."

When reminded that he was opposed by Swaraj whom he used to call mother, he said, "She is like my mother. She will continue to remain so. We will continue to respect her as mother."

Sriramulu, who wields influence over the Valmiki community, is expected to give incremental value to BJP in the districts of Bellary, Gadag, Koppal and Chitradurga. BSR Congress won four Assembly seats in the May 8 polls last year.

Asked about the merger, the status of MLAs and also about Sriramulu resigning as legislator, former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said all formalities would be completed after consulting legal experts.

 

Sushma Swaraj against Sriramulu's re-induction

BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, who has been vehemently opposing BSR Congress' merger with BJP, on Friday made it clear that she was also opposed to Sriramulu's re-entry into the BJP.

"I want to make it absolutely clear that B Sriramulu has been admitted in the party despite my stiff opposition," she tweeted.

  

Top Stories

Comment on this article

  • Willy, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 16 2014

    Yes where there is honey there will be bees. In the end they will not work for you, they will work hard to make money for themselves. Source of government income is too much, you cannot believe it, so that's the reason there is a rush to stand for election and take the common public for a ride. Politicians makes hay while the sun shines and poor people are left in poverty.

    DisAgree Agree [3] Reply Report Abuse

  • Prashanth, Badiadka/Bangalore

    Sun, Mar 16 2014

    Candidates in Karnataka:
    BJP: Nalin, Yeddy, Sriramulu, Ananth Kumar, Shobha Karandlaje!!!!!!

    Congress: Janardhana Poojary, Nandan Nilekani, JP Hegde


    People please decide who is more corrupt.....

    They say Congress is corrupt, what did these people do when they were ruling Karnataka for 5 years?????????


    For 'CAPITAL Nagesh Nayak' 'Jeevan' 'Mahendra shetty' and 'Dinesh Kundapura'..... etc These people are Honest and Patriotic people!!!!!!!!!!! I dont understand what they eat to get so much of Brains!!!!!!!!!

    DisAgree [1] Agree [8] Reply Report Abuse

  • Anthony, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    the next 1-5 years BJP will rule, then 10-50 years you will not see BJP again in Center. This is also a tradition/custom in India.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [2] Reply Report Abuse

  • Cyril Dsouza, Mumbai

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    This is the height of Corruption before it was BSY and now Sriramulu
    Shame on you BJP

    DisAgree [1] Agree [3] Reply Report Abuse

  • Indian , managalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    SOw ME SE NINANVE BAIMAN FER BE HINDUSTAN MAHAN.

    look at the leader he is a friend or reddy brother's who robbed the Karnataka people but still people supporting them . it show's the lack of knowledge.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [7] Reply Report Abuse

  • PEDDU, Mangaluru

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    SHAMELESS GUY !!!! SECOND DOWN OF BJP ( ONE IS CONFIRMED IN UDUPI)

    DisAgree [2] Agree [19] Reply Report Abuse

  • prem, moodbidri

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    one more addition to BJPs source of income!

    DisAgree [2] Agree [18] Reply Report Abuse

  • sheikh, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    Its high time not to vote any of old candidates who are changing seats frequently.. he is looking to survive for his own benefit and not Janata..

    DisAgree [2] Agree [13] Reply Report Abuse

  • Sudhir, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    i think now congress will happy with only 3 or 4 seats in the coming LS election.everyone is interested to join BJP. after election Siddu also........

    DisAgree [27] Agree [11] Reply Report Abuse

  • Sandesh, Mangalore / Dubai

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    This shows the desperation of BJP. By hook or crook they want to come to power and loot India. People are not fools. We have seen enough of Bharathiya Jokers Party and it's true colour.

    DisAgree [5] Agree [26] Reply Report Abuse

  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    When you are not wanted better not to join in any political party.Sriramalu should have not joined BJP when there is strong opposition, including from Sushma Swaraj.You will be out cast and out placed in the party.Thanq.

    DisAgree [3] Agree [8] Reply Report Abuse

  • Mangalorian, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    Sushmaji, I think u lost the control in the party...before they sideline u, better with respect u retire from the politics..

    DisAgree [5] Agree [20] Reply Report Abuse

  • Lawrence Dsouza, Kalmady

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    I think now the time has come for Sushma and Advani for a one way ticket

    DisAgree [3] Agree [23] Reply Report Abuse

  • nagesh nayak, bangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    in karnataka BJP will WIN more than 20 seats to make SHRIMAAN NARENDRA MODIJI as PM.

    ALL HONEST AND PATRIORIC PEOPLE ARE JOINING BJP TO STRENTHEN HANDS OF SHRIMAAN NARENDRA MODIJI.

    DisAgree [59] Agree [15] Reply Report Abuse

  • John D'Souza, Udupi

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    Your are right, Mr.Nagesh Nayak. First it was your honest Yediyur Appaji joined the BJP. Now honest Sriramulu joining BJP. Then being a top pseudo nationalist, why don't you join them?

    DisAgree [4] Agree [39] Reply Report Abuse

  • juliet mascarenhas, bejai mangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    He will join to sell the Chai.

    DisAgree [4] Agree [40] Reply Report Abuse

  • Sam, Udupi

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    what a smile . bharatheeya kallara party, reunion !!! Ramulu dont worry about your currupt amma present one gold kirita to amma she will happy.

    DisAgree [6] Agree [24] Reply Report Abuse

  • KLD, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    Sushmaji's dramatic politics clear to people now. Haavu Sayabaradu..Kolu Muriyabaradu

    DisAgree [1] Agree [24] Reply Report Abuse

  • siddapur abdul raheeman saheb, siddapur/karnataka/saudia

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    A pro-verb in Kannada, aliya alla magala ganda (not son-in-law but the daughter's husband)Merger of the party with BJP or joining BJP the result is the almost the same.

    DisAgree [2] Agree [13] Reply Report Abuse

  • ambrose D'Souza S.J., Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    BJP has lost all moral values. They cannot give any clean candidate to the people. All dirty, tainted, corrupt and useless leaders they have. It is good for them to close their political shop and move to the Bhadhrinath temple area. At least some Nirvana could be attained.

    DisAgree [4] Agree [24] Reply Report Abuse

  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    HOW THE TERM 'SWABHIMANA'MISUSED BY HIM!!!!REALLY HE HAS SOME SWABHIMANA LEFT IN HIM?HE IS LOOKING LIKE A BEGGAR WHO WANDERS IN THE STREET!HIS DRESS,BEARD AND GESTURE EXACTLY MATCHES FOR A BEGGAR.

    DisAgree [10] Agree [33] Reply Report Abuse

  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    Among all the rotten apples this time we have to choose the least rotten ...

    DisAgree [4] Agree [35] Reply Report Abuse

  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    Sushma Swaraj in fact,saving her face!She is not opposing Sriramulu,in fact, she is opposing MODI!There are two powerful camps within which may threaten Modi's numero uno issue.Almost all senior bigwigs are not a healthy relationship with MODI!!!!BABA RAMDEV 's statement pertaining Modi's leadership is a small tip of the iceberg.

    DisAgree [13] Agree [29] Reply Report Abuse

  • H.L., Bangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    Shameless Swabhimani is back to corrupt BJP!! Sushma Amma's favourite son!! BJP has no candidates better than Sriramulu!!

    DisAgree [5] Agree [18] Reply Report Abuse

  • Jossie M., Dubai

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    ಆಟ ಆದ ನಂತರ ಪಾಠದ ಮೊದಲು ಪುನಃ ಓಮ್ಮೆ ಹಾಜರಿ :

    ಬಿ. ಎಸ್. ಯೆಡ್ಡಿ – ಹಾಜರಿ ಸಾರ್
    ಯೆಡ್ಡಿ ನೀನು ಈಗ ಒಳಗಡೆ ಇದ್ದೀಯ ಅಥವಾ....
    ಅಲ್ಲ ಸಾರ್ ನಾನು ಮೊದಲು ಒಳಗಡೆ, ಹೀಗ ಹೊರಗಡೆ, ಅಲ್ಲ ಸಾರ್ ಮೊದಲು ಒಳ್ಗಡೆ, ಹೀಗ ...ಒಹ್, ಎಲ್ಲ ಕನ್ಪುಸ್.

    ಶೋಬಾ ಕ. – ಈಗಾಗಲೆ ಒಳಗೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದೀನಿ ಸಾರ್, ಯೆಡ್ಡಿ ಜೊತೆಗೆ

    ಬಿ. ರಾಮುಲು – ಅಲ್ರೇಡಿ ಒಳಗೆ ಇದ್ದೀನಿ ಸಾರ್

    ಜನಾರ್ದನ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ – (ಜೈಲಿನಿಂದ) ನಾನು ಒಳಗಡೇನೆ ಇದ್ದೇನೆ ಸಾರ್, ಮೊದಲಿನಿಂದ

    ಸರಿ ಇನ್ನು ತಂಟೆ ಮಾಡಬೇಡಿ, ಹೆಡ್ ಮಿಸ್ಟ್ರೆಸ್ ಶುಶ್ಮನವರಿಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಕೋಪ ಬಂದಿದೆ. ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸಿಪಾಲ್ ಅದ್ವಾನಿ ಹಾಗು ಇನ್ಸ್ಪೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಮೋದಿಯವರು ನಾಳೆ ಬರುತ್ತಾರೆ...ಅವರು ಹೋದ ನಂತರ ತಂಟೆ ಮಾಡಿ

    DisAgree [4] Agree [41] Reply Report Abuse

  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    YOU ARE RIGHT...INSPECTOR MODI WILL COME AND ARREST ALL DHONGHI CONGEES LEADERS AND PUT THEM IN TIHAR JAIL..... KAIDIGALU :CHIDDU, JEEJAJI, PAWAN, SHEILA, KALMADI, MMS, SIBBAL, NARAYAN, JAISWAL,ANTHONY, SHINDE, THE LINE GOES ON...

    DisAgree [29] Agree [7] Reply Report Abuse

  • Rima, Mangalore/Riyadh

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    OK. So beloved Modi supporters, Happy? You will see more of these in the near future and for the next 5 years if he comes to power and there will be nothing left after his rule. They you supporters will be back in this comment section with your new reason to support Modi without learning from yet another mistake from Modi. Isn't this move from BJP is an outright support to corrupt, and absolute disregard to the wish of the Indian people who he is dreaming to rule after the election? The only people who do not learn from all these are those who are blindly supporting him because of the misconception they have due to the mass internet marketing done by him about the development.

    Another thing to note is the ominous reduction in the number of people commenting on this article - both supporting and opposing Modi. No supporting people as they dont have anything to support or are asked not to post comments by their bosses. No opposing people as they dont bother to come here and comment, but would cast their vote against him during the election.

    DisAgree [3] Agree [6] Reply Report Abuse

  • MP Mapal, Uppinangadi

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    ಇವರಿಗೆ ಬೇಕ್ಕಾಗಿದ್ದು ಕಳ್ಳರೇ ? ಯಾಕೆ ಇವರನು ತೆಕೊಲಿತ್ತಿದರೆ ( ಎಡ್ಡಿ ಯಾ ವೋಶಯ ಕೂಡ ಯೆಲ್ಲಿರಿಗೋ ಗೊತ್ತು

    DisAgree [4] Agree [20] Reply Report Abuse

  • Jayaprakash, Mangalore/Dubai

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    How lucky daiji readers, so many feku's in one picture. The BJP has 24 carat fekus :)

    DisAgree [4] Agree [27] Reply Report Abuse

  • Swami, Manchi

    Sat, Mar 15 2014

    Before the election itself there is no value/respect to top leaders, what will happen after the election ??? God only knows BJPs.

    DisAgree [2] Agree [17] Reply Report Abuse

  • Haya, kc road

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    BJP's Don't care Politics??? Really its confusing who leading BJP???

    DisAgree [5] Agree [21] Reply Report Abuse

  • A.D.PINTO, DOHA-QATAR

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    On the one hand MODI is talking about corrupt free India and on the other hand BJP is embracing all the most corrupt leaders who have accumulated wealth beyond anybody's imagination. I wonder what message BJP is trying to pass on to the voters. And which self-respect this Sriramulu is talking about? Do any of our politicians have any self respect?

    DisAgree [4] Agree [15] Reply Report Abuse

  • Srinivas Kamath, Bunts Hostel junction, Mangalore

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    Sushma is unhappy, even because ' her sons ' Janardhana Redy & Company are behind bars. Because of Janardhana Reddy & Co, Sushma became a " Laxmi "!

    DisAgree [3] Agree [19] Reply Report Abuse

  • Henry misquith, Bahrain

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    BJP needs sriramulu's loot once again. Jai ho tainted leaders. Sorry mota maal Sushmakka!!

    DisAgree [5] Agree [22] Reply Report Abuse

  • Praveen , Kulshekar mangalore

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    ONE year FAN guarantee is over

    DisAgree [4] Agree [20] Reply Report Abuse

  • juliet mascarenhas, bejai mangalore

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    Prodigal son returns home.Rejected by the mother, but welcomed by father to add a feather to his crown to win the throne.

    DisAgree [4] Agree [16] Reply Report Abuse

  • Ramesh Poojary, Bagngalore

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    Whoever is unhappy....there is no doubt that he is the tallest leader of the Valmiki community which is 4th largest cast in Karnataka. He has clout on 5-6 LS constituency. Na Mo wave is pulling many to BJP and few INC leaders are running away from the contest :)

    DisAgree [18] Agree [2] Reply Report Abuse

  • For Justice, Abu Dhabi / Ubar

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    These people are most shameless Karnataka ever seen !!!

    DisAgree [3] Agree [20] Reply Report Abuse

  • vinayak prabhu, mangalore

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    Making a strong government in centre is important..difficult to keep everyone happy

    DisAgree [12] Agree [4] Reply Report Abuse

  • Lavin Noronha, Paladka

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    Both Yeddy and Ramulu have set the standard for being SHAMELEESS. Do they have any ethics in their public life?.

    DisAgree [4] Agree [22] Reply Report Abuse

  • jeevan, mangalore

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    Once again sleep less night for dongi congi... JAI HO NAMO

    DisAgree [41] Agree [8] Reply Report Abuse


Leave a Comment

Title: Bangalore: Sriramulu rejoins BJP; Sushma Swaraj unhappy



You have 2000 characters left.

Disclaimer:

Please write your correct name and email address. Kindly do not post any personal, abusive, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, discriminatory or unlawful or similar comments. Daijiworld.com will not be responsible for any defamatory message posted under this article.

Please note that sending false messages to insult, defame, intimidate, mislead or deceive people or to intentionally cause public disorder is punishable under law. It is obligatory on Daijiworld to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request.

Hence, sending offensive comments using daijiworld will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Daijiworld.com be held responsible.