Main task will be to uproot corrupt Congress', says Yeddy

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April 8, 2016

Bengaluru, Apr 8: Newly-appointed BJP Karnataka chief B S Yeddyurappa today asserted that his main task would be to uproot the "corrupt" Congress regime from the state.

yeddiThe former state chief minister, who was till now discharging his duty as BJP Vice-President, became a frontrunner to assume the charge as the state party president, after the Supreme Court declined to intervene and lift a Karnataka High Court stay on his prosecution in a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Lingayat leader will assume charge from Prahlad Joshi, whose term ended in October but was extended till today because of zilla panchayat elections.

Joshi is a close aide of Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Ananth Kumar, considered Yeddyurappa's bete noire.

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Yedyurappa said his main task as state party president would be to uproot the "corrupt" Congress regime from Karnataka.

"My task as the chief will be to throw out the corrupt Congress rule in Karnataka," he said after thanking National BJP President Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving him the responsibility.

"I will discharge my duty as the state party president with honesty and sincerity. I thank Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and several other leaders to have bestowed faith in my leadership, and I would like to take all the leaders alongside in the state," he said.

Yedyurappa said in his political career he has tasted many sweet and sour moments, but assuming charge as the party chief in the state is one the sweet moments.

In January, the Karnataka High Court had quashed 15 FIRs filed against the senior BJP leader for alleged illegal denotification of lands based on a CAG report.

The order came as yet another breather for Yeddyurappa, close on the heels of the High Court quashing former Governor H R Bhardwaj's sanction for prosecuting him when he was the chief minister and also the Lokayukta court striking down four FIRs against him for alleged illegal land denotification.

Yeddyurappa was not allowed to lead the party in the run up to the 2013 state Assembly elections due to pending corruption charges, which saw him landing in jail in 2011.

Frustrated and disappointed at not getting the responsibility of leading the party ahead of elections, Yeddyurappa formed his own party - the Karnataka Janata Paksha.

His political fortunes changed after the NDA was voted to power in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

He returned to the party and campaigned extensively to ensure a victory in Lok Sabha elections, where the party won 17 out of the state's 28 constituencies.

Because of the pending corruption charges, he was kept out of the Union ministry. The party pacified him by giving him party vice-president's post.

Yeddyurappa was accused of illegally denotifying land in favour of his relatives.

Asked about pending corruption cases against him, Yeddyurappa said, he was confident of getting his name cleared from them as well.

"I have total faith in judicial system. I have come out clean in almost all court cases, except one or two. I am confident and have faith in the judiciary that I will get justice," he claimed.

Meanwhile, several state party leaders expressed happiness over Yedyurappa's appointment as the state unit chief.

Calling Yeddyurappa a "friend", Ananth Kumar claimed utilising his experience, BJP will once again come to power in Karnataka in 2018.

"Yeddyurappa is a mass leader; he is also farmers' leader, so his appointment will create a new atmosphere and confidence among party workers. This also shows BJP has taken upcoming elections seriously. I congratulate Yeddyrappa."

Joshi said Yeddyurappa's appointment "is an appropriate decision and is on expected lines. We will all work together under his leadership to end Congress' misrule and bring BJP back to power."

Expressing joy over Yeddyurappa's appointment his confidante and MP Shobha Karandlaje said he will emerge as a force in organising the party and fight the "Siddaramaiah government's misrule."

"He has the strength to fight the elections that is just two-and-half years away, he is a fighter. I believe that BJP will come back to power under his leadership," she said.

Comments

ali
 - 
Monday, 11 Apr 2016

Corrupt man can destroy congress corruption.

Yeddy should be behind the bar instead of appearing for election.

Mullannu mullininda thegi

Fair talker
 - 
Saturday, 9 Apr 2016

There is a saying.

Devil also quotes from the bible.

Mohammed Althaf
 - 
Friday, 8 Apr 2016

Look who's talking..

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March 15,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 15: All 21 Madhya Pradesh MLAs from Jyotiraditya Scindia's camp, who were lodged here at Prestige Golfshire Club, have been shifted to Ramada hotel in Yelahanka ahead of Monday's floor test in the state assembly.

In view of their arrival, the concerned authorities have strengthened security outside the hotel.

Following the exit of Scindia from Congress, these MLAs claimed to have resigned from the state Legislative Assembly.

On March 11, Congress sent two of its leaders -- Sajjan Singh Verma and Govind Singh -- to Bengaluru in order to pacify some of these rebel MLAs.

Most of the rebel MLAs are perceived close to Scindia and were apparently unhappy at Scindia being "ignored" in the party.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs, who arrived in Bhopal from Jaipur today morning ahead of the floor test in the Assembly on Monday, have been shifted to Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.

These MLAs were accompanied by senior Congress leader Harish Rawat, who exuded confidence of Kamal-Nath led government winning floor test in the Assembly.

Both Congress and BJP have issued whips to all its MLAs for the legislative assembly session in Madhya Pradesh, which is scheduled to be held from March 16 to April 13.

On Saturday, Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon had directed that a floor test will be held in the assembly on Monday.

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June 21,2020

Bengaluru, June 21: An assistant sub-inspector of police who was undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection in city-based Victoria hospital passed away on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday as he did not respond to the treatment for coronavirus.

The 59-year-old ASI was attached to the Wilson Garden traffic police station in Bengaluru. He tested positive for coronavirus on June 18 and was rushed to the COVID ward in Victoria hospital on June 19. He had fever for the last four days. His wife and two children have been quarantined. According to the police, the station has not yet been sealed down and no policemen have been quarantined.

The Wilson Garden ASI is the third Bengaluru police personnel to die of COVID-19 in the last one week. Earlier, an ASI from the VV Puram traffic police station had died undergoing treatment. On Saturday morning, a head constable from the Kalasipalya police station who was admitted at Victoria hospital passed away. The series of deaths in the police department has created fear among other policemen across the city.

One the other hand, dozens of policemen were tested positive in different parts of Karnataka today including 21 from two police stations of Bengaluru. 

Around 15 policemen from the Kalasipalya police station and five policemen from the Ashok Nagar traffic police station tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.

In Kalasipalya, three ASIs, head constables and police constables have tested positive. In Ashok Nagar traffic police station, a probationary sub-inspector, an ASI, two police constables and a lady constable tested positive for the virus.

One more police constable working in Bandepalya police station also tested positive. Seven policemen who were in his primary contacts have been quarantined. BBMP officials have begun the process of fumigating the station premises and its surroundings.

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February 3,2020

Feb 3: Shine Shetty, who was last seen essaying the character of 'Chandu' in the popular daily soap 'Lakshmi Baramma', made a grand comeback to the small screen with Bigg Boss Kannada season 7 as one of the contestants. The actor went emotional after his name was announced by Sudeep as the winner. He thanked the host, his family and friends and the viewers as well for continuous support.

During his stay in the house, the actor had the privilege to become the captain of the house twice. He is also the only candidate who has earned 'Kicchana Chappale' (applaud of appraisal) the maximum number of times.

Shine has been in the headlines for his equation with other housemates. His growing friendship with Deepika Das has been creating a lot of buzz ever since the launch of the show. Shine has always shown interest in Deepika. He has always admired Deepika and was seen complimenting her style statements.

Shine Shetty's journey inside the Bigg Boss house is worth a mention. From showcasing his talents to giving his best shot in the tasks and activities, the actor was always on the forefront.

His friendly nature and care of his inmates can also never be missed.

Bigg Boss Kannada 7 kick-started on October 13th 2019 with Kiccha Sudeepa continued to host the show. The show, which returned to the small screen with 'only-celeb' format consisted of 18 primary contestants, who entered the house during the grand premiere of the season.

Within a short span, two wild card entrants made a surprise entry into the house. The show was surely a roller coaster ride with unexpected twists and entertained the viewers to the fullest.

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