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.
Yediyurappa made a special request In a tweet on Wednesday, requesting his well-wishers not to bring bouquets, flowers, shawls, sweets, turbans or souvenirs.
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.
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.