Disqualified independent MLAs approach bjp leaders to take them back in the fold; are ready to tender an unconditional apology

Even as the disqualified MLAs are knocking on the doors of the BJP to come back, the party is looking for the means to save them from political hibernation.


P M Narendraswamy, former Women and Child Development minister

The disqualified MLAsu00a0-- 11 from the BJP and five independents, approached the party leaders through the Reddys seeking pardon yesterday. They were ready to tender an apology for having joined hands with JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy to topple the Yeddyurappa government.

MiD DAY had reported (October 14 and October 15) on the possibility of these MLAs coming back to the party fold. Speaker K G Bopiah had disqualified them on October 11, just before the CM sought vote of confidence in assembly.

The government had fallen short of majority after these legislators submitted a letter to the governor, withdrawing their support to the government. The legislators had moved the high court against the ruling of the speaker. The judgment on the case is reserved.