BJP will repeat its UP performance in Karnataka: Yeddyurappa
Bagalkot: The State BJP President B S Yeddyurappa on Friday expressed confidence that the BJP would repeat the performance in Karnataka it had registered in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
“Just 29 days remain for Assembly elections and the dream of Congress free Karnataka will be a reality,” he said at a party convention here.
He called upon the party workers and leaders not to waste even a minute and work hard for the party’s victory.
“Siddaramaiah is convinced of his defeat and hence he is planning to contest from two Assembly segments. He will be defeated in both the constituencies,” the former chief minister added.
Yeddyurappa compared the Congress party to a sinking ship. “The Congress won’t even gather 1000 people for Rahul Gandhi’s visits if Siddaramaiah is thrown out of power. The Congress divided the society to remain in power and its rule will end soon,” he said.
Regarding rebellion within BJP after it announced the first list of candidates, he said that the party was giving tickets based on surveys. There is no need for others to be disappointed if tickets are denied to them
Karnataka polls: BJP to announce second list on April 15
Hubballi: The State BJP President B S Yeddyurappa on Friday said that the second and the final list of candidates for the forthcoming Assembly elections would be announced on April 15.
BJP had announced first list of 72 candidates on April 8. The party is yet to announce candidates for the remaining 152 Assembly constituencies.
Speaking to reporters here at Denissons Hotel, he said that party leaders held a detailed discussion about possible candidates till 2 am on Friday.
“Another round of discussion will be held in New Delhi on April 15 and the list for the remaining seats will be announced the same day,” he said.
However, the BJP national president did not answer questions of the media and went to Kittur.
Former chief minister Jagadish Shettar, MP Pralhad Joshi and Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal had a detailed meeting with party president Shah.
