Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa’s 77th birthday will be held on Bangalore Grounds on Thursday. Some of the state’s topmost political figures will descend on Bengaluru’s Palace for celebrations.
According to TOI, Five former chief ministers will be attending BS Yediyurappa’s birthday, It includes figures like SM Krishna, HD Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah, Jagadish Shettar and DV Sadananda Gowda.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will also inaugurate the event, while BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santosh will also be present.
Yediyurappa made a special request In a tweet on Wednesday, requesting his well-wishers not to bring bouquets, flowers, shawls, sweets, turbans or souvenirs.
Thank you @AmitShah ji and @JPNadda Ji, for your warm wishes and your trust in my leadership. Will definitely make this vision a reality by ensuring abled governance in the state of Karnataka, under the guidance of PM @narendramodi Ji.
–#Yediyurappa— BS Yediyurappa (@Yediyurappa) July 26, 2019
He says on Twitter, “As I enter a new year of my life tomorrow, I am indebted for all the love and support I’ve received from all of you at every stage of my life. Whatever I have achieved today is a result of the blessings and faith that the people of my state have showered on me and that is all I seek from all of you.”
A mysterious letter has also been received which questions the style of the birthday function. It can be disgruntled BJP workers from Karnataka who were denied cabinet berths.
They spoke about Yediyurappa being 77 and that he should retire from electoral politics and instead mentor the young lot present in the party.
Some also find a different angle to his grand birthday celebrations, they say that Yediyurappa and his loyalists are trying to send a message to the central leadership that he is strong. BJP has retired several members who crossed the age of 75 except for Yediyurappa.
