This Article is From May 14, 2012

Yeddyurappa doesn't quit BJP, but claims support of 70

May 14, 2012 18:48 (IST)

UPDATE: BJP Karnataka in-charge Ananth Kumar says change in leadership not being discussed. Yeddyurappa's close aide, 8 loyal MPs met senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley in New Delhi.


May 14, 2012 18:44 (IST)
I will go on a tour of the state, come back and decide on resignation: Yeddyurappa tells NDTV
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa has blamed the current crisis in the Karnataka branch of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda and political opponents KS Eshwarappa, who is the party chief in the state, and senior leader Ananth Kumar.
May 14, 2012 17:33 (IST)
Yeddyurappa says
  • I had support of Vajpayee & Advani, now see what has happened.
  • I have now decided to tour the state.
May 14, 2012 17:32 (IST)
Highlights: Am not to blame for crisis, says defiant Yeddyurappa
BS Yeddyurappa today offered some breathing space to his party by declaring that he is not quitting the BJP just yet. However, he made it clear that he has the support of 70 of the party's 129 MLAs, and that they remain loyal to him.
May 14, 2012 17:29 (IST)
Gowda is not a responsible Chief Minister; cannot govern properly: Yeddyurappa
May 14, 2012 17:20 (IST)
"I have postponed the decision of resigning from the assembly," says Yeddyurappa.
May 14, 2012 17:17 (IST)
Am not to blame for crisis, says defiant Yeddyurappa
No question of quitting the BJP, says the former Karnataka Chief Minister
May 14, 2012 17:12 (IST)
Yeddyurappa remains defiant, but says he is not resigning  either as an MLA or from the primary membership of the party; wants Chief Minister Sadanand Gowda to go
May 14, 2012 17:11 (IST)
The former Karnataka CM insists, "My supporters have urged me not to quit."
May 14, 2012 17:08 (IST)
Yeddyurappa says:
  • I respect Gadkari.
  • Gowda may be in power but I have the support of 70 MLAs.
May 14, 2012 17:05 (IST)

Yeddyurappa adamant, says "I am not to blamed. Gowda and Ananth Kumar responsible for problems."


 

May 14, 2012 17:01 (IST)
Yeddyurappa's press conference begins...
May 14, 2012 16:49 (IST)
Yeddyurappa expected to speak anytime now...
May 14, 2012 16:46 (IST)
From NDTV's Maya Sharma: Mayhem at Yeddyurappa's Race Course Road residence. Party workers in the press meet venue; noise and confusion...
May 14, 2012 15:55 (IST)
It is raining in Bangalore.  And it looks like media crews gathered at Mr Yeddyurappa's house will probably have to wait longer than 4 pm  to know what his next move will be...
May 14, 2012 15:03 (IST)
Sulking BJP Karnataka strongman BS Yeddyurappa is expected to announce what his next political step will be at 4 this evening. Watch this space for all the updates...
May 14, 2012 15:01 (IST)
Karnataka crisis: Yeddyurappa may announce next political step today
The power struggle within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka may take a significant turn today with former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa likely to hold a crucial meeting with his loyalists. Mr Yeddyurappa visited the Siddaganga mutt in Tumkur early on Monday morning.

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