"Not My Voice," Says BJP Leader As Comments On BS Yediyurappa Go Viral

"BS Yediyurappa is our undisputed leader as he is soul of the BJP," state BJP chief Nalinkumar Kateel said.

An audio clip, allegedly of the BJP's Karnataka chief talking of a leadership change in the state, has gone viral alongside speculation of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa being replaced by the end of this month. Nalinkumar Kateel called it a fake clip and insisted the voice was not his. Urging Mr Yediyurappa to order an investigation, the Karnataka BJP chief added that there was no question of any change in leadership. According to the Indian Express newspaper, the 47-second audio clip has a voice resembling that of Mr Kateel telling someone: "There is going to be a definite change in leadership, a completely new team will be in place." The voice, speaking in a local dialect, also says the decision on a new Chief Minister will be taken by the Delhi leadership. Mr Kateel said today: "I have already clarified that this audio is not mine. I am writing a letter to the Chief Minister asking for a free and fair enquiry, let the truth come out. Lots of such incidents have been reported in the past. Let it be an investigation into this, truth will prevail."