Section of legislators opposed to Gowda's replacement

Bangalore, Jun 27 : A section of the legislators, including Ministers, who are supporting Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda in the crisis-ridden BJP in Karnataka today threatened that they would pull down the government if Mr Gowda is replaced.

The B S Yeddyurappa camp has been pressing hard for a change in leadership and seeking replacement of Mr Gowda with pro-Yeddyurappa camper and Minister for Rural Development Jagdish Shettar.

Speaking to reporters at Gokak in North Karnataka today, Minister for Municipal Administration Balachandra Jarkiholi said majority of the legislators were opposed to the demand by the Yeddyurappa camp, and if the central leadership succumbs to pressure, the legislators opposed to the former Chief Minister will 'pull down' the government.

'We do not agree with this proposal. Mr Gowda has the support of majority of legislators. We will not keep quiet if any attempt is made to effect a change in the leadership ,' the minister, who is opposed to the Yeddyurappa camp said.

He said Mr Gowda, who was free from any controversy, had been doing a good job and his group would impress upon the central leadership in this matter.

According to party sources, the pro-Yeddyurappa camp has given an 'ultimatum' to the central leaders to replace Mr Gowda by June 30. Otherwise, eight minister in this camp have threatened to quit Mr Gowda's cabinet. The camp followers have claimed that there would be a leadership change by the end of June. (UNI)

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Section of legislators opposed to Gowda's replacement