Nataka in Karnataka by Yedurappa
The BJP is the principled opposition party in Parliament They label themselves as the party with a difference. The drama unfolding in Karnataka is the proof of it. In the first place against the counter onslaught by the congress on scams involving the outgoing C.M. the party rallied behind the C.M supporting him against with false pride and ego and at all odds, so as to not t give an edge to the congress party Naturally the ex C.M. has taken advantage of this double speak. Now that he has been asked to quit by the central party, he is lingering at the door throwing a gauntlet to the party high command. The way 75/121 and 40 M.P`s of Lok Sabha,Rajha Sabha and M.L.C. Legislators have reelected him as the party leader, it is indicative of the revolt, rebellion and indiscipline in the legislators wing and defiance of party norms. Can the central leadership ignore this democratic demand of a sizable members? It is a HISTORY in the making, that the tainted ,resigning C.M. has discretely offered himself, once again for the coveted post, delaying election of the successor, thus embarrassing the party beyond redemption He should have forcefully, voluntarily declined and, refused to be the leader once again The legislators very well knew the cloud under which he was directed to resign and yet the majority are defiantly willing to incur the wrought of the party in blatant defiance It is a test for the central leadership of the party, as the disciplined party with a difference to deal firmly and enforce their authority, party writ decisively to redeem their pride and authority The C.M. and B.J.P.`s earlier argument was that he has not been proved guilty and it is mere perception of corruption. Now the LOK AYUKT has indited him and it is established norm, decency to vacate till he establishes his innocence beyond doubt. He has very deliberately chosen to throw caution and propriety to winds The challenge to the B.J.P leadership is being keenly watched as the FIRST test case. Till now Yedurappa has not openly dissociated from the happenings or declined the outcome in deference to the parties wishes, He appears determined to dig in his heels It can be inferred that he is involved in behind the scene manipulations. though his resignation move was to blunt the edge of congress propaganda, Congress is having the last laugh at this unfolding and at the machinations of BJP to extricate itself unscathed from this boiling cauldron of rebellion. Nelson Lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
