Ramesh Jarkiholi

The BJP leader questioned the rationale behind creation of the DCM posts, which had no Constitutional standing in his view.

Belagavi MLA says she was at meet when subject was discussed.

Also lambasting Mr Ramesh Jarkiholi’s brother in-laws, he claimed they were extremely corrupt.

With JD(S) backing, he is set to challenge Jarkiholi brothers Ramesh and Lakhan.

According to Jarkiholi, Siddaramaiah wanted to finish off the Jarkiholi family politically.

The fight between the Jarkiholi brothers could help BJP rebel, Ashok Pujari should he contest from Gokak.

Instead, these BJP leaders chose to meet Shivakumar to make sure they were in contention for Congress tickets for the bypolls.

Responding to his statement, Deputy CM Laxman Savadi clarified that the party high command will finalise the candidates for the by-elections.

While Mr Ramesh Jarkiholi launched broadside against Mr Siddaramaiah, and charged that the party has no future with this leader at the helm.

Youngest of Jarkiholi brothers to fight on Congress ticket.

In fact, there was pressure on state Congress leaders to hold the massive rally in Bengaluru by organising thousands of party workers.

Ramesh Jarkiholi with the post of deputy chief minister if the Supreme Court verdict goes in his favour, sources said.

Jarkiholi claimed that he had left the Congress despite former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy offering him the post of DyCM.

Ramesh Jarkiholi's supporters intend to make a big success of the convention, according to sources.

Although Mr Satish tried to retain his brother in the Congress, he failed to win him over and has now thrown his weight behind Mr Lakhan.

Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has been working round the clock to provide relief to the flood victims.

Ramesh did not attend the CLP meeting in February this year during the budget session ignoring the party whip which has cost him dear.

The senior Jarkiholi did not explain exactly how the brothers-in-law were responsible for Ramesh Jarkiholi's political moves.

Later Mr Mahadev clarified to the media that rumours that he was planning to quit JD(S) and was keen to join BJP were not true.

Ramesh is my dear friend and I will speak to him once again, MB Patil said.