BJP leader says Cong. MLA of Sagara enquired about returning to BJP after being denied Cabinet berth
BJP leader Haratal Halappa claims that Congress MLA Belur Gopal Krishna attempted to rejoin the BJP after being denied a Cabinet position. The BJP reportedly rejected the request due to Krishna's past critical remarks about party leadership.
Why it matters
This highlights the fluid nature of regional party politics and the internal tensions regarding political defections and cabinet appointments.
Former Minister and BJP leader Haratal Halappa has said Belur Gopal Krishna, Sagar MLA, contacted a “senior leader of the parivar” with the objective of returning to the BJP on the day he was denied a Cabinet berth.
Speaking at a protest meeting in Sagar on Thursday, Mr. Halappa said Mr. Krishna had contacted the senior leader and wanted to know if he would be allowed to return to the BJP. However, the leader, he said, responded in the negative, stating that Mr. Krishna had commented on former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and his family members in uncharitable terms, and that it was good he remained with the Congress.
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