Cong target Yediyurappa following some BJP MLAs' allegations against him post cabinet expansion
Bengaluru: The opposition Congress in Karnataka on Thursday took a dig at Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa over dynasty politics allegations made against him by some BJP legislators after the cabinet expansion.
The party also sought to seize in on some of the legislators' claim that the CM was blackmailed by some other MLAs by possessing a 'CD'.
Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and State Congress chief D K Shivakumar alleged Yediyurappa's children have become de facto chief ministers.
Siddaramaiah took to Twitter to target the Chief Minister.
"A BJP Karnataka MLA has openly claimed that many BJP leaders have got ministerial berth by blackmailing B S Yediyurappa using a CD. Does the CM of Karnataka have the courage to file a criminal case against those who blackmailed him," Siddaramaiah tweeted.
He added that the BJP Karnataka leaders have now come to a sense of the family politics of Yediyurappa.
"There are de facto & de jure CMs in Karnataka. The real power is in the hands of Yediyurappa's son. Many know this truth," the Congress leader claimed in his tweet.
At a press conference on Thursday, Shivakumar took a dig at Yediyurappa for criticising the Congress and calling the opposition party deadly.
Stating that it was not possible to wipe out Congress in the next seven births, Shivakumar said, "Your MLAs only have started saying that it is not Bharatiya Janata Party but 'Blackmailers Janata Party'."
A few legislators rebelled against Yediyurappa soon after the cabinet expansion on Wednesday after they were left out.
Vijayapura City MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal in particular has been critical of the chief minister and even accused his family of 'hijacking' the party.
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Stoinis hundred trumps Gaikwad's ton, helps LSG beat hand CSK by six wickets
Chennai, Apr 23: Marcus Stoinis smashed an outstanding century to trump Ruturaj Gaikwad's effort as Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in an IPL match on Tuesday.
Stoinis remained unbeaten 124 off 63 balls with 13 fours and six sixes as LSG completed a record run chase at the Chepauk in 19.3 overs. This was also highest individual score in IPL in a run-chase.
Earlier, skipper Gaikwad led from the front with a superb 60-ball unbeaten 108 as Chennai Super Kings posted a challenging 210 for 4 . Gaikwad's knock, his second IPL hundred, was studded with 12 fours and three sixes. Shivam Dube muscled his way to a 27-ball-66, hitting seven sixes. For LSG, Matt Henry took for 1 for 28.
Brief Scores:
CSK 210 for 4 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 108 not out, Shivam Dube 66, Matt Henry 1/28)
LSG 213/4 (Marcus Stoinis 124 not out).
