Faced many challenges from Day 1, recounts Yediyurappa as exit looms | India News – Times of India
Speaking after virtually inaugurating projects worth Rs 1,074 crore in Shivamogga, the 78-year-old Lingayat strongman said he is satisfied that he has made honest efforts to better the lives of the people.
“I am satisfied that in the last two years we put maximum efforts for the development of Shivamogga district. The projects that are being inaugurated are evidence for it.
I feel proud to say that through all-round development, I have made honest efforts to pay back to the people of Shivamogga district, and more specifically Shikaripura taluk, which gave me political birth,” Yediyurappa said.
Recounting his term as chief minister, Yediyurappa said that his journey was full of hurdles.
“From the day I took charge as the chief minister till now, I had to face several challenges like natural disasters that the state had never faced in the past and the corona pandemic, which ravaged lives. Now once again there is a flood like situation,” Yediyurappa noted.
Indicating that Monday might be his last day in office, Yediyurappa had recently said that based on the instructions that the central leaders will give him on July 25, he will begin “his work” from July 26. His government will complete two years in office on July 26.
Yediyurappa’s emotional remarks all but confirm that he is on his way out as the chief minister. The final announcement is likely to be made in the next couple of days. Party sources said the central leadership has shortlisted a dozen names with the 2023 assembly polls in mind.
Meanwhile, support has been pouring in for Yediyurappa from Mutts, pontiffs, political leaders across the party line (especially Congress), amid speculations that his exit was on the cards.
Leaders and pontiffs, especially from the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community and All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha, have declared support to Yediyurappa and have urged for his continuation as the chief minister. They have also warned of “bad consequences” for the BJP if he is replaced.
(With inputs from PTI)
