Is Yeddyurappa alone responsible for the mess?
Looks like the attempts to keep Operation Kamala alive in Karnataka has boomeranged on BJP. An audio recording of Yeddyurappa trying to negotiate with an MLA’s son has exposed the ‘undercover’ dealings of Yeddyurappa.
Initially Yeddyurappa had denied that this was his voice and he was even supported by his partymen who had reiterated his claims. But now Yeddyurappa himself has admitted to the fact that the voice in the tape is his. So, with that, one thing has become clear. That the government isn’t unstable because of internal factors, but because some external factors like the BJP are trying hard to make it thus.
To attempt to buy over MLAs elected through a democratic process by offering them money is equivalent to hacking the EVMs. This is like compromising on democratic institutions. BJP has admitted to have committed this offence. Who should pay for this? BJP has to make that decision within their own party.
Jibes have already started on Yeddyurappa even within the party soon after he admitted to the voice in the audio tape being his. But we need to understand one aspect. We should not be weighing Yeddyurappa who led the Operation Kamala and the Yeddyurappa who admitted to his voice.
In the recent days, people are blatantly refusing their role in anything despite the allegations being genuine. Yeddyurappa could have done the same thing too. He has opened a chain of stores of various allegations. This additional allegation couldn’t have been so heavy. He could have shifted the blame to his opponents and led a peaceful life as a leader. He has to be appreciated for his admission. He should not be unduly critiqued for having admitted to Operation Kamala.
Now coming to the larger issue, this is not his fault alone. There are bigger names behind Operation Kamala and targeting Yeddyurappa would mean they go scot free.
“Success has many fathers, failure is an orphan” is a popular English adage.
If the BJP had been successful in operation Kamala and formed the government, the credit of this would be usurped by Modi and Shah.
Media had often projected Operation Kamala as some sort of an accomplishment. Anchors would cry hoarse over what time the new government would be formed and the new CM would take oath. They were equally excited about Operation Kamala for their part.
Now with Yeddyurappa’s admission, everyone has gone into a tizzy. Hence he is being projected as a criminal. They are not sad that Operation Kamala failed, but they are angry that BSY admitted to his role.
BJP wants all the possible seats in Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka and other states too. The Modi-Shah duo are strategizing each and every move to ensure maximum seats are clinched for the party.
Hence Shah has closely directed this Operation Kamala. Their whole agenda is to at least try and create some sort of mistrust among people about the current coalition government, even if they cannot form a government.
Yeddyurappa can never enter into this business without the instruction of the higher authorities in the party. Because the funds to support these claims have to come from higher levels. Hence BJP has used Yeddyurappa in some sense. The leaders have made him a prey.
Now he has turned into a challenge to them. There have been attempts to unseat him from the leadership position of BJP in Karnataka. But since Lingayats have been supporting the BJP, Yeddyurappa has been retained inevitably.
If BJP throws him out, the Lingayat support base may be lost. RSS is in a fix over Lingayats demanding separate religion tag because Yeddyurappa is a mass leader of Lingayats.
Destabilising him would mean Lingayats would move away from the party. Hence some of the BJP leaders are pushing him to do things that blacken his image.
Now with his admission, he has become even a weaker leader. That this admission came on the day when Modi was in the state, has caused even more problems to BJP because it has harmed even their poll preparation.
Did he foresee the conspiracies that he admitted to his mistake? Or is his admission a preface to new politics? Only time hold the answer.
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
