Belagavi: BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi has criticized BJP Karnataka State President B.Y. Vijayendra, calling for his immediate replacement, claiming he lacks the capability to manage the role effectively.

Speaking to reporters in the city on Monday, he said, "Yeddiyurappa is a born fighter. But Vijayendra is not even equal to the dust on Yediyurappa's feet. He is a man fit to mourn in jeans and a T-shirt. He needs at least four more years before he can handle the responsibilities of state president."

Jarkiholi further alleged that Vijayendra has threatened leaders from backward and Scheduled Caste communities to rally behind him. "Most of those who support him belong to backward communities, with no significant representation from Lingayats or Vokkaligas. Even Renukacharya is aligning with him purely for political survival," he said.

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Addressing the ongoing controversy regarding the show-cause notice issued to Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for his controversial remarks, Jarkiholi stated, "This notice is not a new development. Yatnal will provide an appropriate explanation to the party high command. We stand firmly with Yatnal and will communicate this to the leadership."

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday handed over 50 acres of land in Tumakuru to the KSCA to construct an international cricket stadium.

Speaking at the event, Siddaramaiah stressed the project's potential to spur development in the district.

"We have allocated 50 acres of land to the Karnataka State Cricket Association for building an international cricket stadium. This initiative will contribute to the region's economic growth and overall development," Siddaramaiah said.

He urged the KSCA to expedite the construction, meeting the expectations of cricket enthusiasts.

Siddaramaiah also assured land allocation for a similar project in Mysuru.

"The Karnataka Cricket Association has sought land for a stadium in Mysuru, and we will fulfill this demand as well," he added.

Home Minister and District In-Charge Minister G Parameshwara, Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna, Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge, the State Government's Delhi Representative T B Jayachandra, local MLAs, KSCA president Raghuram Bhat, and other officials were present.

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