Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa kept citizens guessing on Sunday about his political future after dropping more than one hint that his hold on power was no longer guaranteed amid speculation about his replacement.
Yediyurappa on Sunday saud a decision on whether he will continue in office or not will be known by today (Monday), but asserted that he will continue to work for the BJP for the next 10-15 years. The 78-year-old Lingayat strongman, the face of the BJP in the state in the past two decades, said this evening that he was yet to receive the "message" from the party's central leadership on whether he should continue in his post or quit.
He expressed confidence that the communication may come by tonight or will be known on Monday morning. Stating that he had offered to resign two months ago if the party so wished, he reiterated that he would continue in the post if the high command so desired and quit if they asked him to. He said he would speak about the achievements of his government at a function, as planned earlier, on Monday. Asked what he would do if the "message" does not come from the high command, Yediyurappa said: "I will take a decision then". Earlier, speaking to reporters at the district headquarters town Belagavi, he reiterated that he would abide by the decision of the party's central leadership, and said he was content and satisfied and "will not cross the disciplinary line."
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