Bommai expresses displeasure over 'internal bickering' within Karnataka BJP
Bengaluru, Feb 6 (PTI): BJP MP and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday expressed "severe displeasure" over "internal bickering" within the Karnataka BJP and urged factions in the party to exercise patience and resolve differences through discussions under the guidance of senior leaders.
He expressed optimism that the party's senior leadership would soon turn its attention to developments in the Karnataka BJP, hold discussions with all key leaders, and take an appropriate decision.
"At a time when people, especially farmers and women, are in distress and incidents of violence and suicides are increasing in the state due to the misgovernance of the ruling Congress party, the opposition BJP is, unfortunately, facing internal bickering instead of fighting against the incumbent government," Bommai said in a statement.
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The factional rift within the party has come out into the open, with a group of leaders opposing state unit president B Y Vijayendra publicly making allegations against him and demanding his removal, while another faction supporting him is calling for the expulsion of those openly expressing discontent and thereby causing damage to the party.
Vijayendra was appointed as the state BJP president in November 2023. His elevation caused resentment among several senior leaders, who have repeatedly voiced their dissatisfaction with his leadership and style of functioning. The Shikaripura MLA has been unable to quell the unrest.
Several leaders, particularly Bijapur City MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and Gokak MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, have been openly critical of Vijayendra, accusing him of engaging in "adjustment politics" with the ruling Congress.
They have also criticised him and his father, veteran leader B S Yediyurappa, for trying to keep the party under their control.
Bommai emphasised that the party, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, is providing efficient governance across the nation and that the central leadership's decisions are final. He made it clear that he does not believe in factionalism.
The question of me calling a meeting of any particular group does not arise, he said, adding, "I am one among the many leaders sincerely trying to bring everyone together."
This clarification came following reports that Yatnal, Jarkiholi, and other leaders, who are currently in Delhi, held discussions with Bommai on Tuesday.
Bommai urged both factions to exercise patience and resolve their differences through discussions, guided by senior BJP leaders in Karnataka, including former Chief Minister Yediyurappa.
"If that is not possible, they must all abide by the central leadership's decision," he added.
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M'luru: School physical education teacher’s body found under mysterious circumstances in well
Ullal: The body of a 51-year-old physical education teacher was found in a well at his residence in Kondana, under the limits of Kotekar town, on Friday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Jogi, who was serving as a physical education teacher at the Government School in Kallarakodi, Naringana village. Police suspect that he may have died by suicide, allegedly due to health-related issues.
According to police, Prabhakar had dropped his daughter at Uchila School earlier in the day for the school anniversary programme and returned home.
He was later preparing to attend the same event along with his wife and son, when he suddenly went missing. A search was launched by family members, following which his body was found in the well located at his house.
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Police said that Prabhakar Jogi was reportedly suffering from a neurological disorder. He had served in several schools across Ullal taluk and was actively involved in organisations of physical education teachers.
Ullal police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and sent the body for post-mortem examination.
In his complaint to the police, Prabhakar’s son, Sai Tejas, stated that his father had jumped into the well and that there was no suspicion surrounding the death.
Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
