BJP mulling social engineering to control after-tremors in Karnataka


Bengaluru, Jul 27 (IANS): The BJP, facing daunting task of finding a suitable replacement for the four-and-a-half decade unquestionable leadership of Yediyurappa in Karnataka, is mulling various options, according to party insiders. The options include establishing a leadership to consolidate Scheduled Caste, other backward communities and Vokkaliga votes for the party along with keeping the Lingayat vote bank intact.

At the legislature party meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening, the party is said to be keen on these factors, before finalizing a candidate for the CM post.

Sources explain, if a Lingayat candidate is chosen for the top post, there will be three or more than three deputy chief ministers to give representation to SC, OBC and Vokkaliga communities. If a candidate, other than Lingayat, is given a chance, Yediyurappa's son B.Y. Vijayendra may be considered for the post of deputy chief minister, they added.

In this case, the party will keep one deputy chief minister post only to assuage Lingayat vote bank. In case, the party opts for a candidate other than Lingayat, three or more deputy chief minister posts will be created to accommodate other community leaders.

Former minister for Tourism C.P. Yogeshwar, former minister for family welfare B. Sriramulu, senior BJP leader V. Sunilkumar's names are said to be in the race of deputy chief ministers, sources said.

The party is also contemplating installing senior leader Aravind Limbavali as the party president. Limbavali, a Dalit leader from north Karnataka has managed to win elections in Bengaluru. The party is thinking that, if a Dalit is being made the party chief and other communities are represented in chief minister and deputy chief minister posts, it could deliver a solid punch to the vote bank of main the opposition party, Congress in the state.

The party is considering Murugesh Nirani, Aravind Bellad, Basavanagouda Patil Yatnal, Basavaraj Bommai under Lingayat quota. Vishveshara Hegde Kageri, Union minister Pralhad Joshi, B.L. Santhosh and C.T. Ravi are also considered for the top post.

Aravind Bellad is a second generation leader in the state BJP. His father Chandrakanth Bellad also served in the party and retired without getting any post. His contributions to the party are well remembered.

Aravind Bellad, a foreign educated, soft-spoken leader from the strong Panchamasali sub-sect of Lingayat community has emerged as a main contender for the CM post. He had visited New Delhi several times.

Murugesh Nirani, an industrialist and Panchamasali leader, had taken up trips to Mumbai, Ahmedabad and New Delhi, also being considered for the CM's post. Though facing legal battles, he is said to be having good connections with Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Basavanagouda Patil Yatnal, a firebrand leader from the state had left the party once but rejoined later. He was union minister in the cabinet of Late PM Atal Bhari Vajapayee. He is the one who raised corruption charges against Yediyurappa and his son Vjayendra. He also led a movement for reservation for Panchamasali sub-sect and questioned Yediyurappa's commitment in this regard. It is said that all this is being done as per instruction of top leaders from New Delhi.

Basavaraj Bommai, a senior and matured leader managed good relations with Yediyurappa and rivals as well. He joined BJP from Janata Parivar in 2008, though being a blue-eyed boy of Yediyurappa, his ability to defend the party is appreciated by all.

Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri, one of the most senior leaders, is known as a soft-spoken, efficient and honest leader. As an education minister his work has been widely appreciated and he manages to have good rapport with juniors as well as senior leaders. Though, being a staunch Hindutva proponent, the party is thinking whether he will be able to win elections for the party.

Pralhad Joshi, the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mining, though maintains that he is not interested in state politics, is seen as an efficient leader who could fill in the vacuum created by Yediyurappa.

B.L. Santhosh's name has also cropped up for the top post in Karnataka. Starting as RSS leader, he went on to become National Organising Secretary. He is said to be the man behind the action against Yediyurappa. It remains to be seen if he could be the man behind the making of a new CM or he could himself be the man for the post.

C.T. Ravi, presently, National General Secretary is a second generation leader who came to the forefront with Dattamala Abhiyan in Karnataka. Staunch follower of the party's ideology, he was snubbed by Yediyurappa but is in the good books of Santhosh.

With so many contenders, and permutations at play, the central observers will have a tough challenge at hand at Tuesday's legislature party meeting in Bengaluru.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    This saga of BJP shows what a low grade party they are . CM is not selected on his or her merits but to which cast or sub cast he belongs. No wonder under their rule India has gone so backwards in every sector and literally owned by 4 people. Most of the industries and projects are sent to Gujarat. People are watched by big brother and are forced into submission using ED, CBI and IT departments. Only God can save us now.

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    @ Raghu..., coz... now a days in Hindustan everywhere FEKUISM is triumphing...., No wonder.... Ghar wapsi clan (with scull cap on) may be using their legacy language skill to convey the eternal truth..., after all LORD BRAHMA knows the truth..., take care bro...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Yediyurappa's Resignation is going to be a big Pain in the ...

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  • SB, Mlore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    BJP high command unnecessarily stirred the hornets nest by removing Yeddi. If age was a problem, it should have been made clear before the elections, not removing him in mid term. Atleast they should have given him chance to fulfill this term. If BL Santosh becomes CM, then unlike during Yeddi times RSS will have its influence in th daily administration of the Govt. People like Kalladka Bhat will come out in open then and start the rot.

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    ಬಾರತಿಯ ಜಾಗಲಗಂಠರ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ

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  • Raghu, Pumpwell

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    ಮದ್ರಸ ಕನ್ನಡ ಎದ್ದು ಕಾಣುತ್ತಿದೆ...😂

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  • Deepak, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    What is the problem if yediurappa continues for 2 more years? Instead of wasting time for searching new CM. Yediurappa is only candidate in karnataka who can save BJP. I'm not a BJP supporter.

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Social engineering-- if it means more Hindutva - more polarization - then Karnataka heading into slippery slope- DESCENT INTO CHAOS --- We hope youth - well educated - all round perspective of social - and what it means as a society - religion isolated from politics - take up leadership -- many a times business disputes take religious colour to serve vested interests - or TWO goondas from two communities have some enmity spilling over into communal violence and disrupting public life - now political PARTIES --- Focus on Infrastructure - Education - Job creation - Reduction in corruption as ending is impossible- GOOD work ethics -- OTHERWISE NEXT 10 YEARS WE ARE A BASKET CASE ---

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  • Samad, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Babri Masjid Phirse Banega

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    I still remember the story of thirukana kanasu..

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  • Amith, udupi

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    make our great Heng Pungli the CM ..atleast he will deliver speeches which you can listen again and again and have a healthy life ..

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    i am damn sure that as soon as the CM name is revealed, there will be chaos in the bacchali party and it will break and either new govt will be formed with Congress or JD S or reelections... BJP will be history in karnakta..one of the most worst parties even worser than corrupt Congress and jds ..I dont support any parties but I never support BJP for sure.

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    I propose the name of Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi for the CM of Karnataka!

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Wait & watch.. Junior Yogi occupy the CM chair...

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    There is high chance that.... central observara gang will return to delhi with VANARA face....after democracy become by the jokara.., for the jokara, to the jokara...,

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  • Raghu, Pumpwell

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    ಹಿಂದೂ ನಾವೆಲ್ಲ ಒಂದು.. ಎನ್ನುವ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಜಾತಿ ನೋಡಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಮಂತ್ರಿಯನ್ನು ಆರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ನಿಜವಾಗಿಯೂ ಖೆಧಕಾರ...

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  • roy Indian, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    looks modi is planning to give Karnataka C.M position to north Indian person or sum one like yogi .

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Irony is..., Santhosha is still seen on the sidelines with saliva dropping from jaws....,the battle is between cheddi vs yeddi...,

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  • Sunny, Udupi

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Chaddiless Gulamas still hanging one familiy ,Maa resigned beta president Bete resigned Maa president

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