Former BJP Minister Sunil Vallyapure unhappy with not getting ticket for Chincholi by-election
He is now likely to hold talks with Congress
Bengaluru: As the Bharatiya Janata Party finalised Avinash Jadhav, son of Dr. Umesh Jadhav as its candidate for the Chincholi by-election former minister Sunil Vallyapure has expressed his dissent over party’s decision and has called meeting with his supporters while also expressing his willingness to contest as the rebel candidate in the election.
Both Umesh Jadhav and Sunil Vallyapure met Yeddiyurappa and sought ticket in their favour. And ticket was handed to Umesh Jadhav’s son as per Umesh’s request. Valaipare, who failed to get the party ticket has called a meeting of his supporters at an undisclosed location in Chincholi constituency on Saturday. He is likely to hold talks with Congress party as well.
The last date for filing nomination for the by-election is April 29. It is being said that Umesh’s son Avinash has already filed his nomination papers from the constituency on party’s ticket. In the previous election Sunil who contested on BJP ticket lost to Jadhav who was then contesting on Congress ticket.
In the run upto Lok Sabha Election, Jadhav resigned as MLA and contested against senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge. Meanwhile, Sunil who is disappointed with BJP President for not getting ticket is likely to turn rebellious along with his supporters.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
