Didn't manipulate distt BJP chief poll: Vijayendra

A day after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP K Sudhakar accused state party president BY Vijayendra of manipulating the ongoing selection process of district presidents, the latter said that entire election was conducted under the supervision of former BJP MLC and senior leader Ganesh Karnik, who was appointed as the election in-charge.

- HT Correspondent

BENGALURU:

On Wednesday, Sudhakar, a former minister and BJP MP from Chikkaballapur, accused Vijayendra of manipulating the selection process for district presidents to favour his loyalists. He alleged that Vijayendra had orchestrated the process to ensure his continued hold over the party's state unit, even appointing a candidate in Chikkaballapur who had allegedly worked against him (Sudhakar) in the Lok Sabha elections. Sudhakar also urged the party's central leadership to either persuade Vijayendra to change his approach or replace him altogether.

In response to the allegations, Vijayendra on Thursday clarified that he had no role in the district president selection process and that the entire election was conducted under the supervision of Ganesh Karnik.