Advani ‘bungling’ remarks irk BSY

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Irked by the comments of Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L.K. Advani about 'bungling' by the state unit of the party, the former Karnataka chief minister, Mr B.S. Yeddyurappa, has offered to meet the leader and explain in detail about the prospects of the party in the state.

Taking exception to Mr Advani’s remarks on the state of affairs of the party in Karnataka, the former chief minister has written to the leader pointing out how such negative comments would not only erode the confidence of party workers but also provide an ideal opportunity for the Opposition to take advantage of the situation.

“If you think I am the root cause for the problems you perceive in our state, you being a tallest leader of our party, I can meet you in person to explain the BJP’s political prospects in Karnataka. My fervent request to you is, in future kindly bestow your comments which may strengthen the integrity and morality of the BJP as well party workers,” says the letter.

Copies of the letter have been dispatched to party president Nitin Gadkari, and senior central leaders, including Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley and Rajnath Singh.

The letter says, “I remember you appreciating D.V. Sadananda Gowda’s administration during his initial days (in office). Now with these comments, Jagadish Shettar has to face the consequences. “Your statement will not only hit our party workers’ confidence, but also lead to taking undue advantage of the situation by Opposition parties, Janata Dal (S) and Congress, when elections (to the Legislative Assembly) are barely nine months away."

“With this reminder, I would like to reiterate that the BJP’s prominence and reputation remains in its place in our state. You may get a survey done for an accurate understanding (of the party’s prospects in Karnataka)."