As BJP calls MLAs meet in Bengaluru, Sunil Naik says Yeddyurappa will be CM soon
Bengaluru: Ahead of the BJP’s all MLA meeting on Tuesday, a day before assembly session will begin in Bengaluru, Bhatkal – Honnavar MLA Sunil Naik told reporters that BS Yeddyurappa will take charge as the CM of the state in coming days, yet again fanning speculations of BJP forming the government in the state.
His statement comes amidst rumors of BJP allegedly offering hefty amounts to the opposition MLAs to join the saffron party as a part of ‘Operation Lotus’ to dethrone the Congress – JDS coalition government.
Sunil however, quashed the reports of ‘Operation Lotus’ while admitting that the party is ready to welcome anyone joining on their own.
“The coalition government has failed to satisfy its MLAs and the voices of dissents among themselves are out in public to be heard, we will welcome anyone coming onboard, but reports of we offering amounts and indulging in horse-trading are all baseless” Sunil told reporters in Bengaluru.
“Everything will be discussed in the meeting, today evening and we will come to a conclusion about our further course”.
“Forming the government is definitely in the back of our heads, but not through horse-trading, few of them want to join us voluntarily. We will definitely take them” Sunil added.
“We are all united, we will all attend today’s meeting under the leadership of Yeddyurappa” Sunil said clearing that no BJP MLA was planning to join JDS Congress coalition government as claimed by the latter.
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CSK's Ayush Mhatre ruled out of remainder of IPL 2026 due to hamstring injury
New Delhi (PTI): Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing IPL season due to a hamstring injury, dealing a major blow to the five-time champions.
The franchise said Mhatre, who sustained the injury during CSK’s previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18, will require a rehabilitation period of six to 12 weeks.
"Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury sustained while batting during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.
"Ayush's injury will require a rehabilitation period of 6-12 weeks," CSK announced on its social media on Tuesday.
The 18-year-old, who came in as an impact substitute, was seen in visible discomfort and clutched his hamstring while attempting a run during CSK’s 10-run loss to SRH in Hyderabad.
He required on-field treatment and, although he continued briefly, was dismissed soon after.
"It looks pretty bad, unfortunately. And he's going to be a big, big loss because he's been in really nice touch for us," CSK's batting coach Mike Hussey had said at the post-match press conference.
Mhatre has been CSK's standout batter this season. He lea collecting 201 runs from six matches at a strike-rate of 177.87.
Chennai Super Kings have endured a poor start to the 2026 season, losing four of their six matches to languish in eighth place.
