Is BJP to ready for a patch-up with Yeddi

Karnataka former CM Yeddyurappa, who was forced to step down on corrupt charges also quits BJP and takes upon it in the recent Assembly elections. Though, he couldn’t win the elections he has played spoilsport against BJP. Later he regrets for coming out of BJP and hence has been desperately trying for a patch-up. He is leaving no chance to come close to it. But, his tainted political background scares BJP and keeps it away from him until now. Especially senior BJP leader LK Advani opposes his readmission into party.

However, it doesn’t stop him from trying to return to party fold. Then he changed his game plan and chooses Narendra Modi, who is named for the Prime Ministerial candidate of the party. He believes that if he can woo Modi, no one including Advani can stop his reentry into party. Yeddurappa showers praises on Modi and hints that his party supports him as PM of the country. He also states that his party is willing for poll alliance with BJP, which will be helpful to both.

It is learnt that though he is able to cut into ice, BJP do not wants to jump for him with assembly elections for the five states are round the corner. It fears any move in his favor would provide a weapon to its rivals. However, its silence is also considered to be a kind of positive response.

Despite his tainted political back ground, BJP couldn’t afford to maintain enmity with him because of the strong support powerful Lingayat community that he enjoys. Hence, BJP may make a move for a patch-up with the tainted just before the 2014 general elections, as it badly needs maximum number of MP seats to claim power at Center.