Soon after he cast his vote in Shikaripura, BJP chief ministerial candidate B S Yeddyurappa not only exuded confidence that his party will gain an absolute majority, he also declared that he will take the oath and form the government on May 17.
“I am going to win with a 50,000 margin. The entire state is supporting BJP. We will win a minimum of 145 to 150 seats. I will meet the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah on May 15 evening and invite them to the swearing ceremony, which might be held most probably on May 17 evening or afternoon.”
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, wasn’t the least bit pleased when his reaction was sought for Yeddyurappa’s claims. “Yeddyurappa is mentally disturbed. He is mentally disturbed. Congress party will get more than 120 seats. I am very very confident,” he added.
(Published 12 May 2018, 10:28 IST)
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