In yet another setback to Karnataka BJP, Ayanur Manjunath from Shivamogga district on Wednesday announced that he will resign as an MLC and also from the primary membership of the party.
Manjunath was a ticket aspirant from Shivamogga city, presently represented by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa. BJP has not announced tickets for the constituency which witnessed the brutal killing of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha and a spate of disturbing incidents of violence.
Sources said his announcement came after confirming the party is not going to field him from Shivamogga. “I have decided to resign from the post of MLC. I will travel to Hubballi today and submit my resignation to the speaker.
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“I will also submit my resignation from the primary membership of the BJP party. I will submit my nomination from the Shivamogga constituency tomorrow (Thursday). I will announce which party I am contesting from by noon,” Ayanur Manjunath stated.
“I am resigning from the BJP. I am not quitting the party because of a denial of a ticket. I have taken this decision to contribute to the growth of the city. I have to answer many questions, which I will do during the elections. I am the only person to give a statement in support of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa,” he claimed.
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