BENGALURU, FEB 3 (PTI) — In a significant turn of events within the Karnataka BJP, a group of leaders is heading to New Delhi to seek the removal of the state unit chief, B Y Vijayendra. Comprising MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, MP K Sudhakar, and former legislators Kumar Bangarappa and Aravind Limbavali, the delegation is set to meet top party leaders on Monday, according to sources.
“Our matter has now reached Delhi. I will let you know about the decision that will be taken there,” Sudhakar told reporters. Before leaving for the national capital, both Jarkiholi and Bangarappa visited the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru, seeking blessings for the success of their mission.
This campaign against Vijayendra was initially sparked by Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, who openly criticized Vijayendra and his father, former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, accusing them of promoting “dynastic politics” within the Karnataka unit—contrary to the BJP’s stand at the national level. Several leaders, including former Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, have extended their support to this faction, which accuses Vijayendra of sidelining senior members of the party.
