Disqualified MLAs can contest from BJP: Union Minister DV Sadananda Gowda
Udupi: Union Minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Saturday asserted that the BJP began with its preparations for by-elections from the very first day of forming government in the state and that it is prepared for the October 21 polls.
Speaking to reporters in Udupi on Saturday, former Karnataka CM Gowda added that the party will decide on the disqualified MLAs.
"We have to wait for the SC to pronounce the order. It's a matter of one day, in a single hearing judgement will most probably come out. The MLAs then will have to join the BJP to contest the by-elections on party ticket" Gowda said.
Speaking about JD(s) MLA Shivalinga Gowda's remarks that Siddaramaiah should once again become the CM of the state, Sadananda Gowda said "People in JD(s) and Congress will do anything for power. To get some position, he might have said it. Siddaramaiah himself is also aspiring for the CM's seat, he is going to all the parties to put forth his case. But there is no entry for him in the BJP".
Commenting in DK Shivakumar, who has been arrested by the ED in alleged money laundering case Gowda added that it was wrong to comment on it as the investigation was still under process. Gowda however added that whoever has done wrong should be punished irrespective of their party. "If anyone from our party also does something wrong, he will be punished under law," he added.
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DC beat PBKS by three wickets, keep playoff hopes alive
Dharamsala (PTI): Half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller powered Delhi Capitals to a thrilling three-wicket win over Punjab Kings and kept their slim playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League here on Monday.
Sent in to bat, Priyansh Arya (56 off 33) and Prabhsimran Singh (18) shared 78 runs off 41 balls for the opening wicket for PBKS.
After their departure, Shreyas Iyer (59 not out off 36 balls) and Cooper Connolly (38 off 27) took responsibility to carry the innings forward as PBKS posted 210 for five.
In reply, DC slipped to 74 for four but Axar (56) and Miller (51) resurrected the chase, while Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari completed the task, scoring 216 for seven in 19 overs.
Mitchell Starc (2/57) and Madhav (2/40) picked up two wickets each for DC.
For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh (2/21), Ben Dwarshuis (1/51) and Marcus Stoinis (1/44) were among the wicket-takers.
Brief Scores:
Punjab Kings: 210 for 5 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 59 not out, Priyansh Arya 56; Madhav Tiawai 2/40).
Delhi Capitals: 219 for 7 in 19 overs (Axar Patel 56, David Miller 51; Arshdeep Singh 2/21)
