As talks continue, dissidence in Karnataka BJP out in open
The Hindu
After meeting with Arun Singh, Vishwanath makes public accusations; Yediyurappa loyalists retaliate
Dissidence in the BJP State unit came out in public again, even as party national general secretary Arun Singh was holding consultations with MLAs on Thursday, with MLC A.H. Vishwanath demanding that Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa be replaced considering his age and alleged interference by his son. Soon after, those in the Chief Minister’s camp launched a counter-attack on Mr. Vishwanath, while party State general secretary N. Ravikumar said action was sought against him and others indulging in indiscipline. After his meeting with Mr. Singh, Mr. Vishwanath said, “Mr. Yediyurappa is a tall leader who is credited with building the BJP. But now he is not in a position to carry off the leadership role because of his age.” He also suggested that Mr. Yediyurappa, who hails from Lingayat community, should now play the role of a mentor and allow a leader from Veerashaiva Panchamasali community to become the Chief Minister.
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