BJP MLA says change in leadership likely in Karnataka
The Hindu
BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking into the issue
It is highly likely that Karnataka will see a change in leadership before the next Assembly elections in 2023, BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal told journalists in Vijayapura before the Basava Jayanti celebrations on May 3.
“As per my information, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking into this issue. He will take a decision soon. In fact, change of leadership can take place as soon as May 10,” Mr Yatnal said.
On May 2, former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa ruled out a change in the leadership of the BJP government in Karnataka. “Basavaraj Bommai has been doing good work. There would not be a change in the leadership,” he told mediapersons in Shivamogga.
The party’s objective, Mr. Yediyurappa said, is to win 150 seats in the 2023 Assembly elections. Union Home Minister Amit Shah would be visiting Karnataka to discuss the preparations for the elections. “I am going to meet him,” he had said.
The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.