Karnataka CM confident of winning vote of confidence

Bangalore, Nov 17 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today expressed confidence in winning the vote of confidence to be moved in the Legislative Assembly on November 19.

Speaking to newspersons after his arrival from the National Capital, he said, ''I have cent per cent confidence that the Janata Dal (Secular) will stick to its stand in supporting the BJP when the confidence motion is moved in the Legislative Assembly on November 19.'' Replying to a question on conditions sent by former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda, Mr Yeddyurappa said ''I will discuss the issue with former Chief Minister and JD(S) Legislative leader H D Kumaraswamy and Mr Gowda and we will come to a conclusion only after the confidence motion.'' ''I will not speak to the media on issues which have to be discussed within the four walls,'' he added.

Mr Yeddyurappa would meet Mr Kumaraswamy and Mr Gowda tomorrow.

UNI