Do not indulge in signature campaign: BSY
Bengaluru, June 7: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediy-urappa on Monday asked ruling BJP legislators not to indulge in signature campaign or issue political statements on speculation about his replacement, and instead focus on Covid management in their constituencies and help the needy.
“At a time when people are facing distress because of the Covid pandemic, every BJP legislator should give priority towards controlling Covid in their constituencies. I appeal that no one should indulge in any kind of signature campaigns or making political statements, and help people in distress,” Yediyurappa said.
The Chief Minister’s statement was following a series of political statements on speculation about attempts to replace him, and claims by his political secretary M.P. Renukacharya about having a letter signed by more than 65 legislators in his favour.
Meanwhile, Revenue Minister R Ashoka said, state BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel has constituted a committee to put
an end to open expression about resentments and statements on leadership change, which are causing embarrassment to the party and the government.
He also said that the party president has issued an order not to carry out any kind of signature campaign, and warned action against those involved.
Stating that the committee consists of state president, Chief Minister, four general secretaries, four Ministers, Ashoka, who is also part of the committee said, “it is with a purpose to clear confusion and stop open statements.Those with grievances can approach it.”