Shivanand Naik joins KJP; Yeddiyurappa to visit Bhatkal on 31st March

Bhatkal – Ex-Karnataka Minister, Mr Shivananda Naik who recently resigned from BJP following differences with the party has joined Yediurappa’s KJP at a press conference held today at Hotel Kola Paradise, Bhatkal. Speaking on this occasion he blamed BJP for not respecting its workers. Giving an example of former CM Mr Yeddiyurappa, he said, ‘Mr Yediyurappa has dedicated his whole life for BJP and fought for the rights of poor and downtrodden people. He introduced several schemes for general public including free bicycle scheme for school students but BJP has disregarded him and finally he left BJP and formed his own party to serve people.' He also announced that, Mr Yeddiyurappa will visit Bhatkal on 31st March and address his supporters at a ground opposite to TFC Hotel. On this occasion a senior BJP worker Mr Gundapaiah Gonda, who served the party for 27 years announced his resignation from BJP and joined KJP. Bhatkallys News Service / Rizwan Gangavali