Internal clashes will destroy BJP in Karnataka, says senior party leader M.P Renukacharya
Davanagere: Tensions within the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could potentially lead to the deterioration of the party's strength in Karnataka, cautioned former minister and senior BJP leader MP Renukacharya. Speaking to the press in Honnali on Tuesday, Renukacharya expressed his concerns about the ongoing internal conflicts within the party and their potential consequences.
Renukacharya pointed out that the party's decision to compel veteran BJP leader BS Yediyurappa to step down from the Chief Minister's post has come at a high cost for the state unit. He criticized the sidelining of Yediyurappa and the delay in appointing a new state president and leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly. These actions, he emphasized, have deeply hurt Yediyurappa, a seasoned BJP member.
The former minister also took aim at the approach of some party leaders, noting that relying solely on the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not suffice to win elections in Karnataka. He highlighted that unlike in other states, BJP leaders in Karnataka have failed to effectively showcase the achievements of the Prime Minister's initiatives. Instead, he observed, they have limited their efforts to using his photo on party materials.
Responding to rumors about his potential departure from the party, Renukacharya firmly dismissed such speculations. He asserted his unwavering allegiance to the BJP, comparing the party to his mother. He expressed his disappointment with the comments and behavior of certain political leaders and condemned their statements.
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
