Bengaluru: Yelahanka MLA S.R. Vishwanath has hit out at BJP MP K. Sudhakar over his criticism of state party president B.Y. Vijayendra, challenging him to contest as an independent candidate if he believes in his popularity.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday, Vishwanath strongly criticized Sudhakar for his recent remarks against Vijayendra. "If you join the BJP and then leave, there is no salvation. Even former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa realized this when he returned to the party. Yediyurappa became the Chief Minister after rejoining the BJP. Sudhakar, too, has the potential to become Chief Minister in the future, but his actions are not in line with party discipline," he said.
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Expressing displeasure over Sudhakar’s statements, Vishwanath further added, "He spoke lightly about our state president, which is unacceptable. If he had any grievances, he could have directly spoken to Vijayendra. Instead, he has chosen to create unnecessary controversy. If he wants to leave the party, then let him go— we will ensure the party remains strong and well-organized."
The comments come amid growing factional tensions within the Karnataka BJP, with Sudhakar's criticism of the leadership triggering strong reactions from party loyalists.
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Surendranagar, Feb 23 (PTI): Five tourists from West Bengal were killed and five others injured in a road accident in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district on Sunday, police said.
The accident occurred on a national highway around 4.30 pm near Navi Morwad village in Limbdi taluka, said JN Gamara, sub-inspector of Chuda police station.
A group of tourists from Bengal were travelling in a tempo traveller when the vehicle crashed into a dumper, he said. They were returning after visiting places like Diu and Gir and had their flight from Ahmedabad two days later, the official said.
Two women and three men died on the spot and five others were rushed to a hospital at Sayla in the district for treatment, he said.
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, he added.