Bengaluru, Aug 2: Within a year of returning to power for the fourth time as Chief Minister in Karnataka, septuagenarian B.S. Yediyurappa has consolidated his position in the ruling BJP to stay the course till the next Assembly elections in mid-2023.
"A combination of factors helped Yediyurappa to consolidate and stay the course for the remaining term of his office to ensure the saffron party retains power in the state though he is unlikely to stake claim for the chief minister's post again as he would be 80 years old by 2023," a party source told news agency here.
Since the 77-year-old seasoned politician assumed office on July 26, 2019, the first year has been tumultuous for him, as he had go through a "trial by fire" what with the party's mighty high command and detractors testing his patience in the face of natural calamities like drought, floods and the Covid pandemic.
The first 7-8 months of the term were spent in tackling drought and floods, winning 12 of the 15 by-elections in December to secure a majority for the ruling party in the lower house and expanding the cabinet in February.
Even as Yediyurappa was settling down to seriously govern after presenting the state budget for fiscal 2020-21 in early March, the coronavirus outbreak overwhelmed him, as the pandemic spread and wreaked havoc, disrupting life, livelihood, economic growth and development.
"While the emphatic victory in the by-elections ensured the government's stability till the assembly term up to mid-2023, the second cabinet expansion on February 6 posed a challenge to Yediyurappa, as he could induct only 10 of the 12 MLAs who defected from the Congress and the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and won the by-elections, triggering a revolt in the party by the loyalists left out of the ministry," the source recalled.
Though Yeddiyurappa has been leading the battle against the virus from day 1 and initially succeeded in controlling it from spreading during the extended lockdown till May 31, reopening the state under Unlock since June has undone the gains, as positive cases shot up to 1,29,287 so far, including 73,219 in Bengaluru after 53,648 recovered from across the state till date, while 2,412 succumbed to the deadly disease since March 9.
"For a state of 7 crore population, the data reveals that the pandemic has been fought on war-footing to contain it from spreading in all the 30 districts, although there are no signs of it going away till a vaccine is found. The chief minister has been trying to balance unlocking the state and containing the infection," a member of the health task force told IANS.
With six cabinet posts in the 34-member ministry being vacant, filling them will be a daunting task for Yediyurappa, as at least 20 legislators, including 5-6 newly elected turncoats and party's veterans are lobbying to become ministers at any cost.
By appointing 20 party legislators as heads of state-run board and corporations, nominating 5 as members of the state legislative council, including JD-S defector A.H. Vishwanath in July and getting 2 Congress defectors R. Shankar and M.T.B. Nagaraj elected as MLCs in June with 2 others, Yediyurappa ensured that these lawmakers would not be in the reckoning for the 6 cabinet posts, as dozen MLAs are already pitching for them.
Nagaraj and Vishwanath lost in the December 5 by-elections, while Shankar was not given a ticket to contest in the by-poll but was assured of making him an MLC with another disgruntled member C.P. Yogeshwar, who lost in the 2018 May assembly polls to JD-S leader and former chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy of the 14-month-old JD-S and Congress coalition government from May 23, 2018 to July 23, 2019.
Resignations of 17 rebels, including 14 from the Congress and 3 from the JD-S led to the fall of the coalition government, as Kumaraswamy lost the majority in the 225-member assembly on July 23, 2019 in their absence.
Though Yediyurappa led the party to win 105 seats in the 2018 assembly elections and formed a government on May 17, 2018, he resigned 3 days later on May 19, 2018, as he fell 8-9 seats short of the halfway mark (113) for a simple majority in the lower house.
In a post-poll alliance, the JD-S and the Congress formed the coalition government to keep the BJP out of power in May 2018, after the assembly elections gave split verdict and the Congress lost power then.
"The record victory of the ruling party in the May 2019 general elections, when 25 of its 27 contestants won out of 28 Lok Sabha seats from the state, reinforced the popular belief that Yediyurappa is the party's mascot in winning elections and an unquestionable leader of the politically dominant Lingayats in the state," the source pointed out.
When Yediyurappa left the BJP and floated a regional outfit (Karnataka Janata Party) in January 2013, he delivered a body blow to the BJP in the May 2013 state assembly polls, as the votes got split and was defeated by then Congress.
"Besides the party's high command, everyone in the party's state unit, including leaders and cadres are aware of Yediyurappa's popularity across the state, as has the wherewithal to connect with masses and win elections," the source added.
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Shiva Lingam and Youni
LINGAM & YOUNI
Lingam and Yoni in Sanskrit means the male and female sexual organs respectively. Hindus are allowed to worship anything – including sexual organs. It is not unknown for them to name their children as Shiva Lingam (God Shiva’s sexual organ) or Rama Lingam (God Rama’s sexual organ), (in some places in Karnataka, the gods demand both male and females to pray naked together).
“One day the sage Atri was performing tapas with his wife Anasuya. Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva came and offered him a boon, but Atri remained silent, meditating. Then the three gods went to Anasuya. Siva had his linga in his hand, Visnu was full of erotic feeling, and Brahma was beside himself with desire, saying to Anasuya, ‘Make love with me or I will die.’ When she heard this coarse speech, Anasuya made no reply, for, although she feared the anger of the gods, she was true to her husband. But they were overcome with delusion, and they raped her by force. Then she became angry and she cursed Siva to be worshiped as a linga, Brahma to be worshiped in the form of a head, and Vishnu to be worshiped as feet, in order to ridicule them all, and she cursed them all to be reborn as her sons. Because of this, Siva was reborn as Durvasas.
comment 16#rum... samadhana kanappa ... when allah can allot 1:4 and 1:72 in jannath .. dont worry he will allot 1000 also ... bejar madkobeda guru ... samadhana nimma kashta novu artha agatte ... adakke anthane bunder nalli burnol and itch guard sigthade from 2014 . nam faizhal bhai ne distrubutor ... please go and tell my name ... 50% discount bere kodthare ... hahaha
ALLAH can bring 1000 0f zakir naik. Allah is the best plaaner.
We want people like Brother BOPANNA Brother Naren. Do not hurt them by Cursing,they are innocent they are not aware of Allah or Islam. Let us try our best to knowledge them about Life after Death. So that they too can join us in Allah's Beautiful Jannath. We can just pray for their Hidayath rest all in Allah's Hand.
\#9 , mr ANAL\", haha allah is the best planner? We saw the plan when 8 of them were given tickets to Jannat .... maybe the 72 virgins were bored waiting for them ?"
Hahaha superb maama ... chaddi jarisodaralle busy antha kanuthe ... enu madakke agalla 4 wives and mele 72 wives option iddaga ... chaddi haakodakke purusottu yellide .. hahaha ... nin ummah chummah kathe gottu bidappa ... hgappa working hours nangu and ningu ... toilet correct agi tolililla andre arab milk shake hodittaane :) haha... hogu hogu ... hogabekadre chaddi haakondu hogappa , papa chaddi gala mele dwesha ondu kade , 4 options na maintain mado bharadalli chaddi bagge ne gamana iralla ... muahhhhhhh.....henge mama ...
Center wants to ban peace promoter like Dr Zakir naik but not hate mongers like sangh parivars. Dr naik has inspired millions around the world towards truth and peace which doesn't go down the throats of anti muslims. He is internationally respected man even by the non muslim leaders. India need many more men like Dr Zakir Naik to remove misconceptions and promote the truth.
naren kotian, singapore
After reading your 9 lines of comments i can only say that as a Fenku Bhakt only you are best at Fenku. I am not saying like you that i will do this and that. Because of frustration you are himself trying to make proud and happy. Look at your anti-national comment already 9 dislikes has given. Never call yourself again as a nationalist. You and your sanghis cant be nationalist. Lo magane Ninge yen gottu Muslim ummah takattu. Ummah manassu madidre nin tarah Billions chaddigala chaddi in seconds jarisabahudu.
kill naren ... hahaha ... we can make out how third rated jihadis are frustrated ....magalchiiiii...... mark my words ,if you are dreaming about another partition ... it is just day dream ... gone or the days ,where back stabbing from behind used to happen ... when it comes to india ...ninnatha koti jana gun ethkondu bandru ... we nationalist indians will face and ruthlessly massacre for trying to split our nation ... look at 3 likes for this anti national comment , wwho supports his version of partition ....sanghis and bhangis na eradicate madakke neenalla , nin entire ummah manas madidru sadya illa ... dont give buildup ... hogo le fish maaro time aithu ....bholo bharath mata ki jai... vande mataram ... india is safe under our powerful modi, jihadists are getting frustrated day by day as they are losing grip .. so it is truly visible .look at mujra and khoja dance u r ummah is doing infront of israel , then u think about india .... hahaha...
Kuffars are on full scale devilish mode. Let them plan, Allah is the best planner.
Religion of PIECE ! India should build stronger jails for Naik and his followers
naren before you ban youtube regards all thinks you first understand the truthness after i will not get you,,, try to get truth ness
#2 naren kotian
Relax man! Relax! In one breath how much you will speak bad about zakir naik and his followers. You are missing one point here indian govt must monitor foreign funding of terrorist organization RSS and its other groups. Also have to keep close vigil on his sympathisers , enact goonda act.
What do you think only you have mouth to speak. You cheddi bhakt!!!
Naren, everyone know that hawala king is once ratayatra master and UAE business man who is changing sanghis black money into white money who took chaywala to dubai visit.
Neevu maadiruva paayikaana bekadastiruvaga innobbar paayikaane hudukikondu hogabedi iruvudanne tindu bidi, hotte uri sariyaagabahudu
NARENA ...Burnol hachko ...you can ban PEACE but you CANT STOP INDIA BEING PIECE .....because of you people another Freedom struggle soon start to eradicate all Sanghis and Bhangis .......
JAI HIND
We condemn this and ask Supreme court to intervene and tell Center to avoid such cunning acts and miss leading normal citizens
monitor hawala network ,90% funds they get via hawala ... this particular segment doesnot use banking system much .put him on interpol most wanted list , ban his programs and youtube . keep close vigil on his sympathisers , enact goonda act . profiling is must as entire world is facing jihadist threats , we must screen like israelis and even trump is keen to follow and japan already imposed it .
It doesnt matter to those who have IMAAN in their heart...
Millions of honest people who look for TRUTH have already Got the message of the TRUTH of Worshiping one TRUE GOD...and bringing them near to the TRUTH.
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