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On whether or not JD(S) will contest in three seats, Vijayendra mentioned the problem continues to be below dialogue. “How can I say anything?” | File picture
With JD(S) indicating its unhappiness over the seat sharing situation for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday mentioned he has spoken to its management after consulting his occasion’s excessive command, and expressed confidence that the matter could be resolved amicably.
“Last night I had a telephonic discussion with our national leaders, after that I spoke to former Prime Minister (H D Deve Gowda over phone, and have also shared information with H D Kumaraswamy this morning,” Vijayendra mentioned.
Speaking to reporters right here, he mentioned he’s assured that all the things will likely be fantastic, and the nationwide management will decide that’s passable to the JD(S).
Indicating that JD(S) is sad over the seat sharing situation, its state President H D Kumaraswamy on Monday mentioned he has religion that the regional occasion will get three to 4 seats, amid experiences that the saffron occasion could cede it solely two.
The former Chief Minister additionally mentioned his occasion leaders have requested him to speak to the BJP management about the necessity to deal with the JD(S) “respectfully” and make them perceive its energy in a minimum of 18 Lok Sabha segments.
“If there are any minor issues, for everything there will be a happy ending, and BJP-JD(S)’ NDA alliance will continue successfully,” he mentioned.
JD(S) joined the NDA final September and has cast an electoral alliance with the BJP.
The regional occasion is anticipated to contest in three seats — Mandya, Hassan and Kolar — and as per settlement between each events, famous cardiac surgeon, and Deve Gowda’s son-in-law Dr C N Manjunath has been fielded from Bangalore Rural on a BJP ticket.
However, in response to latest experiences, BJP isn’t able to cede Kolar seat to JD(S), which has irked the regional outfit.
On Congress sending feelers to BJP chief and former Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, Vijayendra mentioned, he’s assured that all the things will likely be fantastic and there’s no query of him crossing over and he’ll stay in BJP.
Gowda is upset over being denied ticket to recontest from Bangalore North Lok Sabha seat.
Asked about senior occasion chief Ok S Eshwarappa who has raised a banner of revolt and is contesting as an impartial from Shimoga Lok Sabha seat, Vijayendra mentioned, “he is a senior leader, certain wrong information has gone to him and he is reacting to it, and I’m confident that everything will be fine, once he understands the truth.
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First Published: Mar 19 2024 | 1:23 PM IST
