Yatnal camp to meet BJP high command in Delhi on Tuesday, complaint against Yediyurappa, Vijayendra
Bengaluru: BJP rebel Basanagouda Patil Yatnal led camp will head to New Delhi on Tuesday, February 4 to reportedly file a complaint against former Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa and his son BY Vijayendra, who is the President of BJP’s state unit.
Speaking to press persons here on Monday, Yatnal stated, “does BJP need a corrupt family? Or do they need honest and loyal workers? We will question the seniors.” Our demand is that family politics should end in Karnataka BJP.”
“Our demand is to hand over the state BJP leadership to the right people,” he said, stating that he was confident about the high command listening to his demand.
“The higher-ups are convinced that if Vijayendra continues as the state unit president, the BJP will not survive in the state. Therefore, a change in the state president is certain,” he added.
He also alleged an undisclosed political understanding between the Yediyurappa family and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. “Despite repeated attacks from Shivakumar, Vijayendra remains silent. Even when Shivakumar claims that Vijayendra’s MLA seat is an ‘alms’ given by him, there is no response,” Yatnal said, sharply criticizing the BJP leadership’s alleged compromise with the ruling Congress government in the state.
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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).
