Vijayendra dismisses allegations by Sudhakar, says latter lacks experience
Mysuru: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has refuted allegations of his involvement in the appointment of the party’s Chikkaballapur district president, stating that the decision was taken by the party high command. Responding to criticism from BJP MLA Dr. K. Sudhakar, Vijayendra said that the selection process was managed by designated party leaders, who forwarded the recommendation to the central leadership.
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Thursday, Vijayendra countered Sudhakar’s remarks, saying, "He lacks experience and information. Sudhakar did not call me directly; he had sent a message four days ago to speak with me. I could not meet him as I was in Delhi. I am not so big that I would refuse to take his call."
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He also emphasized that he remains committed to the party despite any internal criticism. "I don’t know in what context Sudhakar criticized me, but I will tolerate all criticism for the party’s sake. No matter what is said, I have taken everything calmly and continue to learn from everyone. For me, the party remains the priority," he added.
The war of words between BJP leaders comes amid growing factionalism within the party, with Sudhakar expressing discontent over leadership decisions.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
