Basavaraj Bommai chosen as Karnataka’s new chief minister


From Our Special Correspondent
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Bengaluru, Jul 27: As part of the strategy to keep the politically powerful Lingayat-Veerashaiva community, which is seen as the major support base of the BJP under outgoing Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa’s leadership, the ruling BJP on Tuesday reposed their faith in 61-year-old Basavaraj Bommai as the Karnataka’s next Chief Minister.

Bommai is expected to be formally sworn in as Karnataka’s 30th Chief Minister on Wednesday afternoon at Raj Bhavan.

The election of Yediyurappa’s successor was very smooth and the Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Kishan Reddy, who arrived from Delhi this evening as BJP’s Central Observers, lost no time in convening the State BJP Legislature Party meeting, which turned out to be a smooth affair with Yediyurappa himself proposing his trusted lieutenant’s name and seconded by Govind M Karjol, it was unanimously accepted.

The name was announced by Central Observer Dharmendra Pradhan at a crowded press conference in Bengaluru.

The 78-year-old veteran Yediyurappa had resigned on Monday, which marked the second anniversary of his Chief Ministership. He, however, turned emotional and broke down several times while announcing his decision to quit at a function in Vidhana Soudha.

Initiating the formal process to replace Yediyurappa, who resigned as Chief Minister, the BJP central leadership has directed the state unit to convene a meeting of the legislature party in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

A close associate of Yediyurappa, the choice of Bommai, who served as the Home Minister and subsequently entrusted with the Law and Parliamentary Affairs portfolio is also seen as a way of placating the Lingayat strongman who had to quit at the end of the two-year term.

A Mechanical Engineer by profession Bommai, son of former Chief Minister Somappa Rayappa Bommai, is non-controversial man with no baggage of corruption.

Interestingly, he is not from the RSS stables as he was earlier associated with JD (U) and was very close to Ramakrishna Hegde. He is a moderate face not known to take hard Hindutva hardline stances. He joined BJP in 2008 and has been a staunch supporter of Yediyurappa, even though he did not join the veteran leader in 2013 when he broke out to form his own Karnataka Janata Party that was seen as mainly responsible for the defeat of BJP in the assembly polls.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    what about Nalin Anna?

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Basavaraj Bommai is Educated & Progressive ...

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  • Mangalorean, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Why is Mr Bommai bending so much in front of Modi and Shah? I thought flower bouquet with folded hands was good enough for a welcome! After all we are in a democracy.

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  • Edmond, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Mangalorean, Mangalore: Atleast Basavaraj Bommai bends infront of people elder to him. Why MMS bends and keep quiet infront of Rahul Gandhi? Any answers?

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  • sense_Shetty, Mical,Kudla,Odipu

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    From the Pics ,its clear almost from the day Yeddi became CM ..his successor would be BB. Good luck .. Please govern the state well and better your rating in the Niti ayog ranking . Reduce corruption ..Think beyond lingayat or Vokkaliga politics .. Appease none ..work for all.

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  • Vivian Anton Noronha, Bajpe

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Don't be a remote control CM. Be responsible for your own actions! All the best BB ( Basavaraj Bommai)

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  • Kitta, MLORE

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Remote control is for one and only dynasty family

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  • Ashok Robert Monteiro, Kateel Road

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Congratulations new CM

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    high commands have no other option but to watch... with tails tucked inside..

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  • Hindustani, Manipal/Dubai

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    ''Shubhashayagalu'' All The Best GOD BLESS

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    an engineer man politician has 2 surrender completely 2 an illiterate politician.

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Congratulations to the new CM. Yedyurappaji will strengthen the party from grass root levels. Our aim is to get 130 to 140 seats in 2023 assembly elections and 25 MP seats in 2024.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Hope the new CM will make a difference in lives of the people of the state by uniting all and work for the well being and prosperity of all sections of the society. May God bless him with good health and wisdom to do good to all.

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  • human being, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    But all is not well with the BJP. This leadership change made to pave way for difference of opinion in the party itself.

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  • human being, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Bommai is the right choice. He has clean image. Yedyurappa did justification among the communities. I don’t think he has lapsed in his work. He has done wonderful job during his tenure. if the selection in favour of eeshwarappa or ct ravi or some firebrand was made, the state would have had different story to tell.

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    In 3 years since 2018, we have 3 CM - One from congress and 2 from BJP. In another 2 years left we might also have 2 CM from BJP. These 5 years from 2018 to 2023, we will have more of obstruction in governance and destruction in leaders than development of state. Recollect from 2013 to 2018, we had several CMs from BJP governance but from 2008 to 2013 we had only one congress CM. This is how BJP rules and people still vote for these useless leaders.

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  • Sanjay, Udupi

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Felt happy to read last para. Not taking hardline hindutva stance. All ministers are the same. All we want is to live in peace n harmony. Congrats mr. bommai

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  • Ozy, Surathkal

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Thank God for getting a educated CM out of the majority uneducated..

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  • Hegde, Bangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    While the route to hard hindutva has been avoided and as feared .. rss etc backed candidate not prevailing .....maybe they will hide their time ..... Mr Yeddi invisible hand has worked .. But unfortunately as said earlier by an expert ... In Indian politics... ——-one does not cast vote One votes his caste .. Not merit based ...

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  • SJD, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Bommai and Yeddi honeymoon will not last long. Corrupt yeddi will push bommai to sign the illegal dealing files and honest bommai will refuse to do so. Then yeddi will try to do the same thing he has done to sadanada gowda when gowda refused to sign his files.

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  • Johana Obol, Padu Perara

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Dynastic choice. Son of a CM becomes CM. It is not congruent with BJP policy.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    We are glad to get an Educated Chief Minister ...

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Bommai is imported from JDU. Original BJPigs only to spread hate and build party!

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  • Wilfred J. Lewis, Matpady-Brahmavar/ New York, USA

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Smooth transition of power to a non controversial leader. BJP will face next Karnataka Assembly elections with more confidence.

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  • Agnes, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Common man has very litttle say in electing these jokers. Money talks.Now internal power drama will start.

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  • Well Wisher, mangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Yeddy Wants to be CM always and forever and forever and forever until he becomes Very very old . BJP in Karnataka is like his baby. Soon Party will go for a vertical Split .The moment Bommai starts ignoring him he will divide the party(its a matter of few months) .Yeddy has nothing to lose now simply because he cannot be CM under BJP anymore. Yeddy Can Still become CM on his own without BJP and he may try to become CM again and settle grudge against his enemies. yeddy Is a formiddable very powerful leader but hasty Decisions spoiling his chances . SR bommai the father of Basavraj was a originator of Jandata Dal whereas Basavraj at the moment nowhere near his fathers status and relatively a unknown figure .Yet to see his Calibre .Hope he will Succeed and make his father happy but Yeddy around as a Margadarshak Bommais Survival Chances are very very very Bleak.

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    I told you all .... that Shri Bommai will be the CM of Karnataka..., now let me predict one more certain thing... Shri Raghupathi Bhat MLA of udupi is going to get Ministerial berth... (cabinet not ruled out...) Shri Ashok will get Home...,

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    From the beginning it was known that..., Shri Basavaraj Bommai (Krishnanugraha being Minister in charge for Udupi District) is going to be the next CM of Karnataka..., in fact it's going to be De'facto BSY..., Santhosha's saliva dried...

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  • Gopala, UK

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Great we have an educated man as CM today. The question is How will he survive the less educated Parivar Gang? God save him, we need him!

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    the seers have won... the two gujju high commands as well as the third high command at nagpur lost... santhosha can permanently settle in Delhi / Nagpur...

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  • Prakash D' Cunha, Bajpe.

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Congratulations. May God bless you.

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  • Virender Kumar, Mannagudde

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    What about 16 numbers rebels from Congress and Jds MLAs joined BJP. I thought Ramesh J will get DCM post

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  • Deepak, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Hope our new CM will complete his 2 years .

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    2 months itself great achievement In sinking ship prior to he may jump to sea just to survive.

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  • Vivaan Noronha, kateel Road

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Eligible selection … end of the day team yediyurappa got hot seat … cannot say what the yeddi opposition gang strategy .

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  • N. D. Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    The Bhaima Congress is check mated again. No respite from here. Please find a new young dynamic leader to replace the ageing, tainted Ramu Kaakas who run the pathetic show. You , we and Ktaka deserves a strong opposition for a healthy democracy.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    People, Bommai is best BJPee could offer....relatively less Corrupt....less Communal than rest of BJPee folks... Could he win assembly election by his own Charishma ???...Probably not... We should give him 6 months time to settle and then judge his performance....his father SR Bommai was lack luster CM....lets see if he follows his father or fathers friend late Ramakrishna Hedge... ...Tak...Takk...

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  • Pili, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Now yeddy knows what is backstabbing by his own

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Big set back for congi... Never expected RSS & BJP game plan and congi surrendered before war begins..

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  • SJM, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Congratulation BS Bommai. !!

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  • Pavan, Mlr

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Most of the congi are in bjpee...namo rogi andh bhakts will be fooled for ever...bjpee is congress...congress is vjpee

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Happy to see a socialist leader become CM of state, he carries the lineage of Janata Party and Janata Dal(U), being an engineer by profession and being in active politics holding important portfolios like Water Resources, Home and Cooperation, am sure he will bring in his own style to leadership! Congratulations to Bommai!!

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Shettar, Eswarappa, Ashok.....any plans ????

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  • Sukumar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Plans are many but not today. They will start from tomorrow

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  • Raghu, Pumpwell

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    ಎರೆಗ್ಲಾ ಪನ್ರೆ ಪೊವೊಡ್ಚಿ...🤫

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  • Jaison, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    BJP or Congress, we need chief minister from Tulu Nadu

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  • James P DSouza, Mulki / Abu Dhabi

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Which one of the previous CMs from Tulu Nadu from either party have done to Tulu Nadu ?

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  • RSRB, Kundapura

    Wed, Jul 28 2021

    Pinarayi Vijayan from Kannur (a part of Tulunad) is already CM..... For your satisfaction

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  • Chetan .S, Mangaluru india

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Now days new trend has started in BJP, true workers are sidedlined and those who have jumped from other party are given top positions.

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Trend stated by congi.. Was not congi party workers sidelined and the man who was migrated from JDS to Congress made Siddu as CM. Tum Kiya tho chamatkar HUM Kiya tho balatkar.

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Karnataka da Yogiji CM. Bommai and I sincerely congratulate the RSS & BJP for their right choice for CM chairm

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  • Rehna, Mangslore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    A puppet has been made CM of Karnataka. Deserving candidate was Ashok. Bombai as a home minister was an utter failure. What a tragedy.

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  • Jeevan, Kudla

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Tum Ko kyo mirchi laga....

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  • Ben D'Souza Prabhu, Mangalore, Bombay Bandra now in Canada

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    My Hearty Congratulations to you dear Basavaraj Bommai. I know and hopeful that you will do your best for the people you represent now. Thank you Sir !!!

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    ashok, shetter, eeshwara-ppa & many many more contenders.

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  • AFWAN, KARKALA

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    for how many days ?

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  • AD, Mangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Good choice .All the best for the new CM.

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  • VLMA, Udupi

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Kannu Muchale aata part 2 going to start. Anyway congratulations to new CM. Let him work hard for Karnataka .God bless.

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  • Arunita karmbar, Karmbar

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    I welcome Ashok as new DCM

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  • Richard Dcunha, Bajpe , US

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    All the best to Ashok for electing as new DCM

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  • J P James, Puchhal

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    I am very sad I want Ashok as CM but at least Ashok got DCM

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Shri B. S. Yediyurappa confidante, has become the new CM of Karnataka... The opposition were anticipating a power struggle, even possibly a revolt against the BJP. The transition has been incredibly swift n smooth for new incumbent CM Basavaraj Bommai !!!

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  • vishnu bhat, bangalore

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Basavaraj Bommai, several of your colleagues are already waiting to pull the rug from under your feet! Anyway, do a good job while you can.

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  • Steve, KAYYAR AUTO CARE

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Congratulations to you Sir.... And all the very best to your future...

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  • Mohammed, India

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    CM jo bhi bane, remote control tho RSS k haath mr hoga

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  • Karthaa Pattar, Mangalapuram

    Tue, Jul 27 2021

    Congratulations Mr. Bommai, you have a tough task ahead, your elevation to the coveted post was certainly based on caste and creed, that said, we hope you abide by the constitution and do good for all in the state of Karnataka... the natak in karnatak is beginning... only good governance will ensure the newly appointed Governor doesn’t have to work over time...

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