The BJP now faces dissent from within as many leaders don't want the disqualified Congress and JD(S) MLAs to usurp their positions.
Giving more strength to widespread speculation that BJP orchestrated the rebellion of 17 JD(S)-Congress MLAs, the party has now said that these MLAs can contest on a BJP ticket 'if they so wish'. The statement from Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday came amidst massive speculation that the BJP is hesitant to allot tickets to the disqualified Congress and JD(S) MLAs. Speaking to the media at Shikharipura in Shivamogga district, Yediyurappa said that all those who abandoned the Congress and JD(S) ship will be given tickets to contest the bye-elections. “Bye-elections are coming up and the Election Commission has announced dates for the bye-polls in 15 segments. Amit Shah has assured us that those who have resigned (disqualified former Congress and JD(S) rebel MLAs) and want to contest on a BJP ticket will be given tickets. It is our responsibility to do so,” Yediyurappa said. In order to pacify BJP leaders who were also aspiring for tickets, BS Yediyurappa said that they would be accommodated and would be made in-charge of state-run boards and corporations. “What I want to tell those who resigned is this. If you (disqualified MLAs) want to contest on a BJP ticket, the party’s cadre will work for you and ensure your victory,” BS Yediyurappa added. Yediyurappa’s announcement came in the wake of severe opposition from within the party on allocating tickets to disqualified MLAs. BJP MLA from Hukkeri Umesh Katti on Sunday said that disqualified Congress and JD(S) MLAs would have to find their own way and that BJP would not be giving them tickets. “If they (disqualified MLAs) are hoping that they will fight as BJP candidates, then they are wrong. We will go our own way in the upcoming bye-elections. We will give tickets to defeated candidates Ashok Pujari from Gokak, Raju Kage from Kagwad and Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi from Athani,” Umesh Katti had said. The bye-elections are slated to be held on December 5 for 15 of the 17 Assembly segments. Of these Congress had won in 15 segments while JD(S) had one in 3. The Supreme Court is hearing the petition filed by the 17 disqualified MLAs, seeking to quash the order passed by former Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar, that had disqualified them and also barred them from contesting elections till the end of this legislative assembly.
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