In a bid to quell rising dissent within the Karnataka BJP, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the party’s state leadership to reach out to disgruntled members and restore internal unity. The directive came during Shah’s visit to Bengaluru, where he held a closed-door meeting with top state leaders following recent expulsions and growing unrest in party ranks.
🗣️ Shah’s Message: “Take Everyone Along”
Shah reportedly acknowledged the ongoing dissidence and advised state brass to engage with sidelined leaders and address their concerns. The move follows the expulsion of three MLAs—Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Shivaram Hebbar, and ST Somashekar—which has intensified factionalism within the party.
“Brass has been asked to take everyone along,” a senior BJP functionary confirmed.
🤝 Key Leaders Present
The meeting was attended by:
- BY Vijayendra, State BJP President
- R Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition
- Arvind Bellad, Deputy Opposition Leader
- Basavaraj Bommai, Former Chief Minister and MP
The state unit also requested Shah to clarify the leadership structure, hoping it would ease tensions and prevent further defections.
🔥 Yediyurappa Backs Reconciliation
Veteran leader BS Yediyurappa expressed support for Shah’s outreach strategy, stating he would “follow suit” and engage with dissidents to strengthen party cohesion.
🏥 Ayushman Bharat Highlighted
Separately, Shah lauded the Ayushman Bharat scheme, stating it has benefited 60 crore citizens and expanded India’s healthcare infrastructure with 23 AIIMS and 718 medical colleges since 2014.
Stay tuned for developments in Karnataka’s political landscape.
