CP Yogeshwara Returns to Congress Amidst BJP-JDS Alliance Concerns
In Bengaluru, Karnataka, former BJP leader CP Yogeshwara has rejoined the Congress party. He expressed gratitude to Congress and explained that his decision was influenced by the BJP’s alliance with Janta Dal (Secular), which he felt hindered his political growth. Yogeshwara stated, “I thank DK Suresh for bringing me to the Congress party. I started my politics with the Congress party. I left the Congress party and went to the BJP Party and now I have come back to the Congress party. I have joined the Congress party as my political development has become a problem after the BJP-JDS party united.”
Yogeshwara joined Congress in the presence of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. During a press conference, Shivakumar mentioned, “CP Yogeshwara visited me at 8 AM. He told me that his politics started with the Congress party and that he wanted to come back. I immediately made arrangements for him to meet the CM. I will bring CP Yogeshwara to the attention of our Congress high command leaders. In the presence of everyone, CP Yogeshwar will join the Congress party today. I had to go to Wayanad as Priyanka Gandhi is registering her nomination there today, but with all these developments, I will not be able to go to Wayanad.”
Earlier, CP Yogeshwara met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his Cauvery residence, where Deputy CM Shivakumar and other Congress leaders were present. Former MP DK Suresh, Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan, Shivaraj Tangadagi, MLA Kadalur Uday Gowda, Ponnanna, and Yatindra Siddaramaiah also attended the meeting.
CP Yogeshwara is a five-time former MLA from Channapatna, a seat vacated by Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy after winning the Lok Sabha polls. The JDS will field a candidate for the seat on behalf of the NDA, prompting Yogeshwara to join Congress. He is now likely to be fielded as the Congress candidate. “Candidates contesting Channapatna by-elections will make nominations tomorrow. The Congress candidate from Channapatna will be nominated tomorrow at 11 am. I am sending two names to the Congress High Command for the Channapatna ticket. Let’s see who the high command leaders will give the ticket to,” said Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
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CP Yogeshwara -: CP Yogeshwara is a politician from Karnataka, India. He has been a member of the legislative assembly (MLA) multiple times and has switched between different political parties during his career.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently one of the ruling parties in India.
JDS -: JDS stands for Janata Dal (Secular), which is a regional political party in Karnataka, India. It often plays a significant role in state politics and sometimes forms alliances with other parties.
Alliance -: An alliance in politics is when two or more parties agree to work together for a common goal, often to form a government or to strengthen their position in elections.
Congress -: The Congress party, officially known as the Indian National Congress, is one of the oldest political parties in India. It has played a major role in Indian politics and has been in power many times since India’s independence.
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It is known for its rich culture, history, and as a hub for technology and education.
Deputy Chief Minister -: The Deputy Chief Minister is a high-ranking official in the state government, second only to the Chief Minister. They assist the Chief Minister in running the state government.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a prominent politician in Karnataka, India. He is a senior leader in the Congress party and currently serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.
MLA -: MLA stands for Member of the Legislative Assembly. An MLA is elected by the people to represent them in the legislative assembly of a state in India.
Channapatna -: Channapatna is a town in the state of Karnataka, India. It is famous for its wooden toys and is often referred to as the ‘Toy Town’ of Karnataka.
By-elections -: By-elections are elections that are held to fill political offices that have become vacant between general elections. This can happen if a sitting member resigns or passes away.
Siddaramaiah -: Siddaramaiah is a senior politician in Karnataka, India. He is a member of the Congress party and has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.