Bengaluru: Yeddyurappa blames RSS functionary Udupi man Santosh for rift in BJP


Bengaluru MLAs demand Eshwarappa's expulsion

Bengaluru, Apr 28 (DHNS): BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday blamed RSS functionary B L Santhosh for masterminding the rift in the party.

The day also witnessed Yeddyurappa’s supporters grouping together and seeking disciplinary action against senior leader K S Eshwarappa, including his expulsion.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Yeddyurappa said most of the supporters of Eshwarappa are close to Santosh. “Santosh is behind all these....and the party central leadership is watching.”

Yeddyurappa said that Eshwarappa is working against the interests of the party.

“If there are any issues, Eshwarappa could have discussed it with me. But, Eshwarappa & Co began indulging in anti-party activities. People are watching.... His conduct is only helping the Congress,” Yed­dy­urappa said.

Yeddyurappa’s supporters, who held a press conference soon after the conclusion of a convention by the Eshwarappa camp, sought Eshwarappa’s expulsion from the party. MLAs from Bengaluru city C N Ashwath Narayan, Y A Narayanaswamy, Muniraju, M Krishnappa, Ravi Subramanya, B N Vijay Kumar and S Vishwanath were present at the press meet.

They pointed out that party president Amit Shah had issued strict instructions that party functionaries should not associate themselves with the Sangolli Rayanna Brigade.

They said Eshwarappa’s conduct had brought disrepute to the party. Narayanaswamy said Eshwarappa had secured the fourth place and lost his deposit in the 2013 Assembly polls. However, the party had rehabilitated him by making him an MLC and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council.

Central leadership

The MLAs later called on Yeddyurappa at his Dollars Colony residence and assured him of their support. Yeddyurappa is likely to leave for New Delhi on Friday where he is expected to call on the central leadership in the next two days.

Details of the speech made by Eshwarappa and others at the convention have been despatched to the central leadership.

Who is Santosh?

B L Santosh is at present BJP?national joint general secretary (Organisation). A full- time RSS?pracharak, Santosh is on deputation to the BJP. He served as state general secretary (Organisations) when B S Yeddyurappa was the chief minister.

The position gave him access to all levels at the party. Santhosh fell out with Yeddyurappa after the latter decided to form the KJP. According to BJP sources, Santosh is against Yeddyurappa’s domination in the party and is keen on cutting him down to size. The 48-year-old Santosh is an engineer who has turned into a full-time RSS functionary.

He is unmarried and hails from Udupi. When his reaction was sought to Yeddyurappa’s outburst, Santosh said, “People who matter are watching the developments. Let him comment. I have nothing to say.”

  

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  • Rajesh, Mulki

    Sun, Apr 30 2017

    Why mostly unmarried leaders?

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 29 2017

    ಗಂಡ ಹೆಂಡಿರ ಜಗಳ ಉಂಡು ಮಲಗೋ ತನಕ.

    Be careful about Bull Shit Yedi's statement. He is very cunning and wants trap others by giving falls report to get some votes who hate RSS. This is simple methodology he uses most of the time. Great back stabber.

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore/ UAE

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    BL Santhosh can be a good candidate for CM post if BJP wins, Considering his RSS background.

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  • A.S. Mathew, U.S.

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind: I have seen Sri. Yeddyurppa in the RSS soldier outfit. Now the Central Government is known as BJP, but in reality it is RSS Government.; thus finally RSS will be pushing down the BJP and the name of the new party may be NSS, as real RSS with a new letter " National Swayam Sevak Party".

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  • Amith, USA

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    Why Yeddyurappa so much Scared & Terrified??? Did he get prior information that he would never become a Chief Minister????

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  • A.S. Mathew, U.S.

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    In his old age with his rusted sword of command, lamenting; and the north Indian rulers from Gujarat will not care for him any more. Even the old time backbone and pioneers of the party like Advani and Manohar Joshi are now discarded leaders of the party. I do remember Yeddyurppa's mildly smiling face in September 2008, after the series of attacks on the Christian Churches, then the routine visits of the Bishops and Christian leaders to release the framed Christian youths with criminal charges.

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    Bhakts please DO NOT waste your valuable vote by voting for this 'Broken Home'.

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  • Flavian dsouza, chik/bengaluru

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    BJP is RSS and RSS is BJP ...So if you mess around your political career is closed and your cases will reopen . Take advise from Mr Anantkumar

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Frazer Town,Bangaluru

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    This is internal part politics

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  • RUDOLPH, MANGALORE

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    BY REVIEWING ALL THE FACTS NOW BJP TARGET REDUCED TO 50 SEATS

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  • Amith, USA

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    My dear Friend, Not 50 seats But 05 Seats!!!!!

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  • Albert, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    Same way Nidramayya and Shivashankarappa back stabbed Parameshi who lost last assembly election and lost CM chair!

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    @Albert, Mangalore , Rajnath pulled back Yeddy's chair & Yeddy fell down because he was a church attacker.

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  • alwyn soans, mangalore

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    BUT HE NEVER FORMED A NEW PARTY .......WITH OR WITHOUT POWER ,HE STILL IN CONGRESS......

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Valencia

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    This fight has no end which has not only come to the street but raising their hands and infighting between the bjp members.This party is now called bhartiya jagala party..Now it is a golden opportunity for the congress to grab this chance by just observing as a mute spectator .JUST OBSERVE -DONT TALK.Mr. Siddaramaiah you don't worry enjoy your stay in Dubai and have a lovely HOLIDAY

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  • Rampa, Moon

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    THIS MAN BETRAYED BJP. AND BJP TOOK HIM BACK.

    NOW ITS TIME TO GO BACK TO KJP. OR ELSE EESHWARAPPA WILL COME IN UR DREAMS

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  • sri, Karkala

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    Yes Eshwarappa should be expelled from BJP.

    He is one liability.

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  • Kumar Dev, Mangalore/Lajpath Nagar

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    Horse which runs fast only given prominence in the party.
    Wants to capture south seats by any means....latter on no opposition.

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  • Raghavendra m k, mumbai maharastra..

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    result of RSS 's teaching/ training.

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    Thankfully no letfist teachings.. else they would have butchered each other, like in kelara.. LOL

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    @Rajesh, Udupi both RSS & Leftists teach, learn & kill each other.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    Now no sensible person in Karnataka will vote for BJP ...

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Fri, Apr 28 2017

    In this age of EVM, being sensible or senseless makes no difference! Btw, it's reported Russia interested in our 'time tested' EVM technology for the upcoming presidential elections. Ol' Putin aint gonna take no chance!

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