Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, facing demands from dissidents to step down, today claimed that everything has been resolved. Mr Yeddyurappa, who is in Delhi to meet the Central leadership on the issue, was talking to reporters before leaving for Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu. He said, the BJP government in Karnataka will complete its full term.<br/><br/>Earlier, ruling out possibility of change in the leadership, the BJP high command discussed a compromise formula on Friday evening to ensure smooth functioning of the state government. The meeting was held at the residence of veteran BJP leader and leader of the opposition Mr. L.K. Advani. Later, talking to reporters, senior BJP leader, Mr. Venkaiah Naidu said that the mandate is with Mr. Yeddyurappa and, therefore, there is no question of change in the leadership. Amid reports that some of the rebels MLAs are ready to resign from the membership of the Assembly, party sources said that the rebel group is being accommodated and the final formula will be in place in a day or two. The Chief Minister, Mr. B.S, Yeddyurappa has already set the stage for reconciliation by transferring his Principal Secretary. Party sources said that some more changes are in the offing.
News On AIR | November 7, 2009 11:04 AM
Crisis resolved, says Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa