BENGALURU: KPCC president Dr. G.Parameshwar said the ruling party would welcome former minister Umesh Katti in case he decides to join the party.
He told the media here that the state unit would take a call on Mr Katti’s induction after consulting leaders of Belagavi unit and central leaders of Congress.
“Everyone knows that there is no freedom within the BJP, and whatever Mr Umesh Katti has said about his party is absolutely true. The BJP is a divided house, and the party is still not accepting the leadership of Mr Yeddyurappa and his supporters after he returned to the party.”
He, however, clarified that Mr Katti has not discussed plans to join the Congress with him. “Mr. Katti might have discussed it (plans) with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, but not with me,” he added.
Dr Parameshwar dismissed criticism by JD (S) leaders about an expenditure of Rs. 50 crores for the Chief Minister’s state-wide tour. On earlier occasions, too, Chief Ministers have inaugurated developmental works across the state, he said in response to a question.
