Meeting of BJP ‘disgruntled’ leaders in Belagavi leads to speculation of rebellion
The HinduA meeting of some BJP leaders at a resort in Belagavi on Sunday led to speculation that those opposed to the leadership of B.Y. The leaders, however, maintained that they were discussing detailed plans for another padayatra from Kudalasangama to Ballari to protest against the alleged scam in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Former Minister Arvind Limbavali told reporters that there was no other reason behind the meeting and denied rumours that they were planning a rebellion against Mr. Vijayendra. Former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi also told reporters in the evening that he would take the lead in this proposed padayatra and added the dates will be finalised after consulting the party high command. Among those who attended the meeting were senior leader and former Union Minister Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, former Minister Kumar Bangarappa, former MPs Pratap Simha, G.M.