In connection with JD(S) State President Mirajuddin Patel’s statement that BJP alone cannot be given the credit for the developmental works of coalition government, BJP State chief D V Sadananda Gowda said he would react to Mr Patel’s statement only after studying his behaviour and character for over a month as it would be premature to comment on any of his statements right now.

Addressing media here on Thursdy, he said that Mr Patel might have made the statement to inspire his party workers for the next local body elections. Mr Gowda expressed his confidence of BJP winning over 50 per cent seats in the elections.