Shivamogga, July 19, 2021 (www.justkannad.ain): An audio clipping, allegedly belonging to the BJP State President Nalin Kumar Kateel, has gone viral, causing ripples in the state BJP.
Addressing a press meet in Shivamogga regarding this audio clipping today, Rural Development Minister K.S. Eshwarappa said, “I don’t mind if I lose my power. I am not after it. If not a minister, I will work as a party member. I will carry out the responsibility which my seniors give me.”
The content of the audio clipping by Nalin Kumar Kateel is said to be as follows: Chief Minister Yediyurappa will step down as CM. Eshwarappa and Shettar will be shown the doors. One among the three will get power. Reacting to this K.S. Eshwarappa said, “Kateel has clarified that he has not said that and someone is making a prank. I also agree to it. Kateel has not told it, he is not such a kind of person.”
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