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BS Yeddyurappa Watch  | BS Yeddyurappa
| Yediyurappa changed his name to Yedyurappa after JD(S) refused to transfer the govt to BJP in Karnataka (in 2007). Looks like dropping the 'i' did work for Yediyurappa. He is also referred to as Yedi.
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- April 2008
- BJP manifesto would be next state budget: Yedi
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader B S Yeddyurappa today said his party's manifesto would be the next state budget, if the BJP captured power in the coming Assembly elections to Karnataka. Addressing the BJP road-show in this district, which began from temple town of Nanjangud, he said the BJP would fulfil its promises in the manifesto, besides concentrating on pro-people governance and focus on farming community in the State.
- February 2008
- Yeddy sees red at not being invited
Former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa is upset. The state, which celebrated the birth centenary of former CM and architect of Vidhana Soudha, Kengal Hanumanthaiah, invited former CMs M Veerappa Moily, N Dharam Singh and H D Kumaraswamy as guests. But not Yeddyurappa.
Now, an irked Yeddyurappa has sought an explanation from governor Rameshwar Thakur.
- December 2007
- Yeddyurappa insists on 'Feb mid-term polls'
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa today demanded that the mid-term elections in the state should be held in February.
Addressing a public meeting here, as part of BJP's 'Janajagruti Yatra', he said the Governor's rule should end immediately as no funds were released for taking up welfare schemes, introduced in his budget while holding the finance portfolio in the previous JD(S)-BJP coalition Government.
- Yedi meets Rajnath over political affairs in Karnataka
Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa today called on BJP President Rajnath Singh to apprise him of the political situation in the state, now under President's rule.
The BJP leader's meeting with Mr Singh lasted nearly half an hour. He was accompanied by former ministers R Ashok and K Subramanya Naidu.
- Probe must in JD-S, BJP corruption charges
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramiah today demanded an inquiry into the corruption charges levelled against previous coalition partners Janata Dal(S) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ministers in the State.
Talking to newspersons here, he said both the BJP and JD(S), including former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and Deputy Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, had levelled corruption charges against each other and only a through inquiry could reveal the facts. Mr Yeddyurappa and Mr Kumaraswamy should prove their allegations against each other with relevant documents before the people, he added.
- November 2007
- HDK too had okayed projects:Yedi
Launching an attack on his one-time cabinet colleague H D Kumaraswamy, former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday alleged that Mr Kumaraswamy had given Cabinet approval to various projects costing crores of rupees, after the resignation of BJP ministers in the first week of October.
- Gowda has put a hex on me: Yedi
Former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Monday alleged that his life was under threat as Deve Gowda and sons were ‘performing’ black magic to eliminate him.
Speaking to reporters, an emotional Yeddyurappa accused the JD(S) supremo of performing black magic for the past week or so and that he could sense that his life was under threat. “ I am aware of the black magic practices that Gowda and his sons are performing, a plan has been hatched to finish me off. Many of his opponents have suffered this fate in the past and I could be the latest victims of Gowda’s black magic practices,” he said.
- Yeddy spoils HDK'S gameplan
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa did not attack the JD(S) on the floor of the Assembly on Monday. Neither did he make a protracted speech to defend himself or his governance.
But he succeeded in scuttling JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy from attacking the BJP. Sources said Kumaraswamy had prepared 40 pages of notes to ‘expose’ the BJP. When Yeddyurappa declared that he would submit his resignation to the Governor around 4:40 pm in the House, Kumaraswamy was closeted with his brother Revanna in the chambers of the Speaker.
- I made a mistake, says Yedi
In a public interaction programme in a private channel, Yeddyurappa said the JD(S) demanded that its ministers should have portfolios of Mines and Geology and Housing and Urban Development.
But the BJP did not agree as the demand was not part of the oral agreement that BJP and JD(S) had come to 21 months ago.
- President's rule again in Karnataka
The Union Cabinet today decided to impose President's rule in Karnataka and also placed the State Assembly under suspended animation. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held this morning at the residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss Karnataka situation. The Cabinet reportedly accepted Karanataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur suggestions for President"s rule, as there was no possibility of any alternative government.
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) met late last night where Manmohan Singh considered Thakur"s report, but took no decision. The Governor had sent his report to the Cabinet soon after Yeddyurappa resigned from the post of chief minister, as he lacked the requisite numbers on the floor of the House.
- Karnataka: Confidence motion fails for the first time
For the first time in the history of Karnataka legislature, a government has failed in winning the vote of confidence though it was not put to vote.
BJP which received a severe blow from Janata Dal (Secular) when it backout in extending support during the vote of confidence moved by the Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa in the specially convened legislative session today.
- Yeddyurappa 'Sath Din Ka Sultan'
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader B S Yeddyurappa will popularly be known as 'Sath Din Ka Sultan' (king for seven days) as he quit the Chief Ministership today following withdrawal of support by Janata Dal (Secular).
It was a short lived dream for the 64-year-old Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yeddyurappa who was sworn in as 26th Chief Minister of Karnataka on November 12 with four other BJP ministers.
- Yedi fails to prove majority, to resign soon
The six-day-old BJP-led coalition government in Karnataka failed to prove its majority on the floor of the assembly as the JD(S) issued whip to its legislators to vote against the vote of confidence, moved by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa. Yeddyurappa has proceeded to Raj Bhavan to submit resignation.
At last the dream of the saffron party to set up its maiden goverment in South India came to an end as its allaince failed to "follow the coaliton dharma".
- Yeddyurappa likely to put in his papers
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is likely to resign from the post following the refusal of the Janata Dal (Secular) to support him at the confidence vote in the Karnataka Assembly today.
A top BJP leader gave a broad hint in this regard in Parliament, adding that the party will make a formal statement very soon.
- BJP-JD (S) Govt may fall in Karnataka
Just hours before the B.S.Yeddyurappa led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government"s floor test in the Karnataka Assembly, its coalition partner, the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD-S) has issued a whip to vote against the BJP Government during the trust vote. The decision was taken during the JD-S legislature party meeting this morning.
JD-S chief supremo H D Deve Gowda directed all legislators to vote against Yeddyurappa. The BJP needs at least 113 votes to form a government. If the JD (S) votes against Yeddyurappa, he will fall short of majority by 34 votes. If all legislators vote in favour of Yeddyurappa, then he will have the support of 129 legislators in the House.
- Yedi govt to seek vote of confidence today
The B.S.Yeddyurappa led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Karnataka will seek a vote of confidence on the floor of the State Assembly here today. The floor test assumes significance as the talks between Yeddyurappa and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy over the 12-point MoU failed on Sunday. Janta Dal (Secular) (JD-S) chief H D Deve Gowda had told the BJP leadership that signing the MoU was a must for getting support of the JD (S).
- I will win the confidence vote: Yeddyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said he was confident of winning the confidence vote in the one-day assembly session called for tomorrow.
Speaking to news persons at the end of his meeting with JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, the Chief Minister said there was 'no threat' to the 6-day-old BJP led government in the state.
- Yedi, HDK likely to ink power-sharing MoU today
Newly appointed Karnataka Chief Minister B. S.Yeddiyurappa will meet Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) leader H D Kumaraswamy here today, a day before the coalition government is scheduled to prove its majority in the state assembly. The two leaders are expected to discuss and sign a 12-point Memorandum of Understanding before facing the floor test on Monday.
- JD(S) ministers to join Yedi govt on Nov 21
Claiming the support of 129 MLAs in the 224 member Karnataka Assembly, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said the 18 Janata Dal (Secular) ministers will join the government on November 21.
Talking to newspersons, Mr Yeddyurappa said he was confident of proving his majority in the Assembly on November 19 when he would seek a vote of Confidence.
- PM assures full support for development: Yedi
Newly appointed Karnataka Chief Minister B. S.Yeddiyurappa today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi. Terming the meeting a “courtesy call," Yeddiyurappa told reporters that the Prime Minister assured him of full support of the Central Government in the development of Karnataka.
- Yeddi apprises Karnataka situation to Advani
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today met senior BJP leader L K Advani apparently to discuss the Karnataka situation ahead of facing the vote of confidence on November 19 in the state Legislative Assembly. The 20-minute long meeting assumes significance as he will seek the vote of confidence in the Assembly and show the majority support in the 224-member assembly. The Chief Minister took over his office on November 12 and has to prove his majority before November 20.
- Flood relief, a challenge to new CM
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has a daunting task of compensating the victims and setting right the infrastructure in the district, which was ravaged by rain and flood this monsoon.
Rain played havoc in the district this monsoon and agriculture community was the worst hit. In Shikaripur taluk alone, the constituency which CM represents, evidenced six suicides of farmers in span of two months this monsoon.
- Manivannan moved to Shimoga as DC
Unfazed by JD(S)'s delay in joining the BJP-led government, CM B S Yeddyurappa on Tuesday transferred high-profile IAS officer, commissioner of Mysore City Corporation (MCC) P Manivannan, as Shimoga DC.
Manivannan had come to be known as the demolition man for razing illegal buildings, notwithstanding political pressures. The transfer, which Yeddyurappa claims is for the betterment of his home district, has attracted former CM H D Kumaraswamy's ire.
- Raja Rishi: Vishwamitra to Machiavelli
In an unprecedented move, chief minister B S Yeddyurappa has said he will appoint a Raja Rishi to advise him on governance.
Just what is the role of a Raja Rishi in modern polity? Is he an adviser or conscience-keeper? Does a democratically-elected government running as per constitutional principles need a Raja Rishi?
Yedi sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader B S Yeddyurappa was today sworn in as the 26th Chief Minister of Karnataka, heading a BJP-JD(S) coalition Government. Governor Rameshwar Thakur administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Yeddyurappa on the portals of Vidhana Soudha, the State Secretariat, amidst thunderous cheers from party workers who had thronged to witness the historic occasion of the BJP forming its first Government in South India. - Yedi to take oath as first BJP CM
The stage has been set for the swearing in of the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in south of the Vindhyas, with senior BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa all set to take oath as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka, heading a BJP-JD(S) coalition government, on Nov 12.
Final touches were being given to the Vidhana Soudha, the State Secretariat, where Governor Rameshwar Thakur would administer the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Yeddyurappa.
- Yeddyurappa to become Karnataka CM
Senior BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa said he had been invited to form the government in Karnataka by Governor Rameshwar Thakur and indicated that he would take the oath of office on Monday.
Mr Yeddyurappa, who was deputy chief minister and finance minister in the JD(S)-BJP coalition government headed by Mr H D Kumaraswamy, said he received a call from the Governor when he was at the Vaishno Devi shrine.
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