BANGALORE: Chief minister Jagadish Shettar has garnered the support of over 65 pontiffs from various caste denominations to save his government. Shettar is doing exactly what former CM BS Yeddyurappa had done as CM, whenever there was a crisis and an outbreak of rebellion against him in the party.
To save his government from the MLAs supporting BSY, Shettar on Sunday morning met 65 pontiffs from various caste denominations, representing mutts from across the state, and sought their support. Most of the pontiffs were representatives of mutts belonging to SC, ST and OBC communities. He promised to keep up the BJP's tradition of rolling out goodies to the mutts and religious institutions for their social and educational activities. After the meeting, the pontiffs unanimously batted for Shettar and declared that he should be allowed to present the budget and complete his term.
Pontiff Madara Channaiah said: "Shettar has the vision of Kalyana Karnataka (welfare of Karnataka). It will help people. He is a good administrator. His government shouldn't be pulled down. He has promised to support mutts and religious institutions financially in the budget. He should be allowed to complete his term. All MLAs belonging to SC, ST and OBCs should support him.''
The CM said: "It is my good fortune that they met me and supported me. I am honoured. I've their blessings. The vision of Kalyana Karnataka is their wish. It is our duty to help in dharma jagriti (religious awareness) and social development. Our BJP government has always supported mutts in the past four-and-a-half years. We are committed to continue it. I am supporting the mutts and religious institutions in my budget.''
Fourteen rebel MLAs have planned to tender their resignations to the Speaker on Monday, sparking speculation over what BSY will do now, having got a taste of his own medicine on building a rapport with religious leaders. However, sources close to him said he is adamant about going ahead with his plans and may not yield to pressure tactics.
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