Daijiworld Media Network - Mandya (MS)

Bengaluru, Mar 16: The meeting of Sumalatha Ambareesh, who is determined to contest from the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency, with senior leader of BJP S M Krishna on Friday, March 15, has created suspense and curiosity in the political circles of the state.

Sumalatha, who paid a visit to S M Krishna at his residence at Sadashivanagar in the city, had a discussion that lasted for half an hour. It is learnt that Sumalatha appraised the present political developments in the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency to S M Krishna and has appealed him to support if she contests as an independent candidate.

Speaking to scribes after the meeting, S M Krishna said, "Sumalatha has proposed contesting from the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency. I will discuss about this with the leaders of the party and inform her decision of the party on March 18. Whether BJP will support Sumalatha's candidature or not will be made known very soon. The workers of BJP are asking for party ticket in Mandya. However, the party will take appropriate decision according to the situation."

"Dr Siddaramaiah of BJP secured 2.5 lac votes in the recently held Lok Sabha by-election. The party has got very good presence in the constituency. BJP and S M Krishna are one. I will discuss with the top leaders of BJP and take suitable decision. We will take decision after we get to know the final decision of Sumalatha. At the same time, I vehemently oppose the family politics," added S M Krishna.

Responding to the media persons, Sumalatha said, "S M Krishna is a senior leader. He got elected from the Mandya district and became the chief minister of the state. So I have come to his residence to seek his blessings. At the same time, I have apprised him of the current political scenario of Mandya." 

"As Congress has already given the Mandya constituency to JD (S), I will not speak on that subject. I have to meet the senior leaders and seek their blessings. From BJP also no one has spoken of supporting me officially. I expect support from every one," concluded Sumalata.