Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP) leader and former state chief minister B. S. Yeddyurappa has ruled out any merging with BJP, however he has hinted that his party will support support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and back its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
Yeddyurappa said, "We have unanimously decided that we will not be merging with BJP or any party, but will support NDA.” "We would remain an individual entity and support the NDA. There is also no question of me joining the BJP," he added.
Yeddyurappa, said, "The KJP will face the parliamentary elections in 2014 as part of the NDA. We will put in our best efforts to ensure that Narendra Modi wins the election."
It is noted that Yeddyurappa had earlier welcomed the BJP's move to announce Modi as its prime ministerial candidate, and said the Gujarat Chief Minister has acquired wide acceptability and mass appeal just like former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
He added. “His achievements as Chief Minister of Gujarat have made him popular among young people, among farmers and several other sections of society across the country. Just like Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji, Modiji has acquired wide acceptability and mass appeal.”
The Lingayat strongman walked out of the BJP after being compelled to quit the chief minister's post over corruption charges and floated his own party ahead of the assembly election that witnessed Congress coming back to power in the southern state.
(With inputs from ANI)
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