BJP party has zero faith in Basangouda Yatnal, says BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh
Belagavi, Apr 9: BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh on Friday said the party has 'zero faith' in its senior legislator and former union minister Basangouda Patil Yatnal publicly criticising Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and his administration and repeatedly saying he would be changed.
Singh, responding to a question from reporters here on speculations about the change of CM after the bypolls, said "it's only in your dream."
Singh, in-charge of Karnataka, is in the city to campaign for the party candidate for Belgaum Lok Sabha seat, scheduled for April 17.
Requesting reporters not to ask him questions on Yatnal, Singh said he doesn't want to popularise the person.
"...I don't want to take his name...I have told you seven to eight times.
You want to make him popular by talking about him? When we speak about someone, that person will get popular," he said in response to a question.
Asked about Yatnal's repeated remarks that the CM will be changed in the state, "Maybe the media has faith in him (Yatnal), but the BJP does not have even zero per cent faith in him.
We don't have any faith in the person you are mentioning."
Setting a new date, Yatnal on Wednesday had said Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa will be replaced any time after May 2.
To a question on disciplinary action against Yatnal, Singh said the party's disciplinary committee will have to take a decision.
"...he has hurt workers and has caused damage to the party," he said.
The Bijapur city MLA was earlier slapped with a show- cause notice by the party for repeatedly criticising Yediyurappa and his government.
He had even accused Yediyurappa, his son and state vice president B Y Vijayendra and other family members of corruption.
Asked why action against Yatnal was pending for so long, Singh said there is a strategy and plans, which the party does not want to discuss it in front of the media
"...there may be reasons behind it (delay), if we remove he will be free," Singh said.
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
