Another Big Defection Soon In Karnataka? Ex-Minister Clarifies On Key Meet
NDTV
The term 'Operation Hasta', referring to Congress's hand symbol, has gained significance as it is said to be a drive to bring BJP leaders and legislators to the Congress fold.
Amid buzz over 'Operation Hasta', hinting that some Karnataka BJP legislators are willing to go back to their "mother party", BJP MLA and former minister S T Somashekar on Sunday met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Mr Somashekar, BJP MLA from Yashwanthpur constituency in Bengaluru, said in a statement that his meeting with Siddaramaiah at his residence was over a discussion on the "development of his constituency".
Later, he said the meeting was regarding the need for a maternity hospital at Sir M Visvesvaraya Layout on a civic amenity plot and a flyover for Kengeri Satellite Town.
