Amid exit speculation, BJP chief JP Nadda says BS Yediyurappa has done good work

Vibha Sharma

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, July 25

Amid prevailing speculations about the “imminent” exit, BJP president JP Nadda today ruled out any leadership crisis in Karnataka saying Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has done good work and the state is doing well under his leadership.

“Yediyurappa has done good work. Karnataka is doing well. Yediyurappa is taking care of the things in his own way,” Nadda told mediapersons in Goa.

On whether there is a leadership crisis in the party-ruled southern state, Nadda said, “That is what you feel, we do not feel so.” This after Yediyurappa reiterated in Belagavi that he is waiting for suggestions of the high command and will abide by all decisions taken by the central leadership.

“I am not concerned if the high command appoints a Dalit chief minister,” Yediyurappa, who enjoys huge support from the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community, was quoted as saying.

Yediyurappa today flew to flood-affected districts in the state. “I will wait and follow their (central leadership) directions,” he said amid the prevailing uncertainty and continuing support from seers of different mutts.

According to reports, more than 500 Veerashaiva-Lingayat seers from different parts of Karnataka today again demanded that Yediyurappa should be allowed to continue in office. “Solutions should be found under the leadership of Yediyurappa. He should not be replaced. Karnataka will face more problems if he is removed,” Dingaleshwara Swami of Balehosur Mutt said, amid speculations that the 78-year-old CM may resign from the post, citing health issues.