No dynasty: The 'inside' story of Yeddy's son missing Varuna ticket


Special Political Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Apr 25: According to sources close to BJP in Karnataka, the reason behind B Y Vijayendra, son of former chief minister Yeddyurappa not getting the ticket is not that the party high command did not want him to contest, but the key role played by an internal feud within the family on the issue of Yeddyurappa's 'successor'.

Vijayendra was fully involved in the Varuna constituency for the past few weeks, ever since CM Siddaramaiah's son Dr Yathindra decided to contest from the same place. He had support from BJP's grassroot level workers, but just before the day of nomination filing, Yeddyurappa made the shocking announcement before the media: "My son Vijayendra is not filing nomination from Varuna, instead ticket will be given to a common BJP worker and Vijayendra will put his efforts into ensuring BJP's win not only in Varuna but other nearby constituencies too."

This move did not go down well with the BJP workers. But hardly anyone is aware that there were 'unseen' hands playing behind the scene.

Yeddyurappa's other son B S Raghavendra is active in politics. He was former MP, and is the current MLA from Shikaripura. Vijayendra who was not active in politics had a desire to make his entry, but reportedly, his father was not in favour of this. When two of the three sisters of Vijayendra realised that he wanted to become his father's successor, they supported him and cajoled Yeddyurappa into agreeing to it. Thereafter, on the former CM's instructions, Vijayendra started his work in Varuna much before the election announcement.

But the other powerful person in BJP, and very close aide of B S Yeddyurappa, Shobha Karandlaje had a different idea. Though she had cordial relation with the entire family, she always had an eye on Yeddyurappa's post. She wanted to take over the reins from Yeddyurappa, according to reports. She was able to convince B S Raghavendra (with whom she has cordial relation) and started putting pressure on Yeddyurappa to withdraw Vijayendra from Varuna. Forecasting trouble within the family, Yeddyurappa reportedly did not want this problem to spill outside the four walls, and wanted to close the matter before the election. That is the reason for Vijayendra missing the ticket from Varuna, say BJP sources.

Vijayendra's sister Uma tried her best to get Varuna ticket, as the sisters did not want Shobha to take Yeddyurappa's place in politics. But their efforts failed.

The problem might have resolved for the time being, but the days ahead will be tough for Yeddyurappa as misunderstanding within the family continues.

Other sources in the BJP say it is good that Vijayendra missed the ticket. Otherwise, it would have been embarassing for the party to continue the dynasty jibe against the Gandhis.

A few people sense that Karnataka might go MGR-Jayalaltiha, Kanshiram-Mayawati, NTR-Parvathi way in the coming years!

 

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  • G M Hegde, Udupi

    Fri, Apr 27 2018

    What an irony. Comman party workers if govt. & oppisition fight & kill each other in the name of party leaving behind wife children to fend for themselves, citizens fight among themselves on social media & demean each others religion while their leaders make secret pacts with mutual understanding to save their seats whereever possible by mutually fielding weak candidates & this was part of the pressure tactic.

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  • Babu Kadri, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 26 2018

    Retire and enjoy rest of your life .

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 26 2018

    bjp aur yeddy, daalega laddi.

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  • anthony, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Dynasty Politics of BSY with shoba calling the shots in the dynasty.

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    YEDDI Khel katham, wat a lady l spoiled entire fmly into pieces,

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  • Rathnakara A, Shirva

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Khngress which gave three tickets to one family (2 nidde ravana and one his son) is not having any moral rights to comment. All khngress grass root workers should feel shame. Khngress infighting will come out once the election is over. Karge, parameshwar, DKS just waiting! watch out

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Devkumar,
    Such people are bit dangerous too.
    One day he may play a game to occupy PM's seat also.

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  • PS, MLORE

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Congress candidate from Mulabagilu Mr. Kotturu nomination is rejected... anybody knows the inside story of Daughter of MP Muniyappa filling nomination as indipendent candidate from same constituency... and 2nd daughter is official congress candidate from other constituency.

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  • Akash salian, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Then who will fight next MP election from shivamogga if BSY won MLA election? Hope same will apply there also. Or there are two options for BsY if he won and bjp is not form a govt he will remain mp and by-election for mla or he will remain mla and there is by-election for MP. So totally waste of tax payer money.

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  • santhu BIRUVE, Mumbai/Udupi

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Approx 23 days left YEDDY to become CM of K'ta.

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  • Akash Salian, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    If EVM favour of BJP. They won't win the election on their own.hook and crook they wants power .they begging the votes in the name of feku maharaj who taken India back on 90's.
    All are same either it's congress or BJP all are doing for their own ,so the common man who will suffer always suffer.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Chankya is well known for all such pre-planned games.
    Maha buddivantha/chalu

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Thanks flavy recognising chankya's ability. Same will foresee in two months..his capability. BJP mein koi honghe-ponghe nahin hai.

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  • Amith, USA

    Thu, Apr 26 2018

    "BJP mein koi honghe-ponghe nahin hai." Magar, Sab ke Sab "DONGHE" (DONGI'S plural DONGHE ) hai!!!!

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    There is no scope for "buddivanta's" in congress!

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    This is all cooked up story!
    If bjp gets majority, yeddi will not be made chief minister... Just wait and watch!
    If bjp defeats then yeddi will be blamed and end of his political career!

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  • Anonymous, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    If Yeddyurappa become CM , his two sons will be powerful more than minister's from his council ....Appointments in govt offices,police dept etc may be routed through home office with approval from two.....noting more needed to say to know how things will work ....Modiji does not know all these or pretend to be Dritharastra.....
    BJP high comand too is afraid of Yeddyurappa .....

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    yeddy still looks younger than two sons and party associate shobhaji.

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  • Cynthia, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Yes so young... Looks like sweet 16

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    OO DEvaa!

    Inchaana??

    Run out- Hit wicket athaa?

    Bokaa? Ulai Ulai Googly aa?

    Avula athaa?

    Haan!!

    Obstructing the field ..aa??

    Devere!! Athalaa Duralochane.. Atha Dhoora Alochane aa?

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  • francis lobo, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Ms. Shobha Karandaje was better suited to be a CM of karnataka. In this family feud and also party feud she lost a ticket to contest assembly elections and become CM. Even Bhat got ticket from Udipi without recommendation of local MP. Finally whether yediyurappa becomes CM is a big question now

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Thanks to keep.trust in bjp.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Dynasty still exists in the form of his Yeddys's elder son Raghavendra. So BJP can't get dynasty clean chit so easily.

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    no one beat nehru-gandhi dynasty...staying in 15811 sq.meter in janpath.
    prime minister's residence smaller as compare to of dodamma.

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Only Feku chaiwala can wear Suit worth 10 lakhs, Movado watches, Mont Blanc pen, Gucci shawl,Ray-Ban sunglasses and roam around the world while eating mushrooms worth Rs. 30,000 per kilo.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    . . . . . what about chhadis ? Jockey's or Nagpuri's ? ha, ha, ha !

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  • Cynthia, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Prime Minister is single Deva...so small apartment enough for him.

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  • Stan, Udupi/Dubai

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    He is single then why he needs more space?

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    PLEASE DO NOT GET FOOLED BY THE FOLLOWING

    'Na Khaunga, Na Khane Doonga'
    'beti bachao beti padhao'
    'achhe din aane wale hai'

    Brashta Janata Party wants to LOOT2.0 Karnataka.

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    thanks for your assumptions.

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    God is not provide everything so easily. If given name and fame will snatch peace of mind. Be a commoner and enjoy life and have bliss sleep easily..
    yerag bodeae..kiri kiri..ondoo ragale eejee..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 25 2018

    Better luck next time ...

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