The BJP National President Nitin Gadkari has clarified that there is no leadership change in Karnataka. Participating in the BJP Chintan- Manthan Baithak in Bangalore today he said, Sadanand Gawda will continue as Chief Minister.

When asked whether former Chief Minister, V. S.Yeddurappa will be given any position in the party, Gadkari replied that that it would be considered only after Yeddurappa is absolved of all the charges.

Party State President Eshwarappa said that the party will now concentrate on the Udupi Chickmanglore Lok Sabha by-elections. He also added that Party National President will come back to Bangalore after the by- election to resolve any differences within the party.