Ansari stands by his words on continuation of Kumaraswamy

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Udupi, Karnataka, May 29 (UNI) Sticking to his guns, Karnataka Labour Minister Iqbal Ansari today asserted that Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy would continue beyond his 20-month term.

Speaking to reporters after visiting some accident victims at a hospital here, he claimed that nearly 40 BJP legislators would be extending support to Mr Kumaraswmay even after his 20-month term ended in October, as per the power sharing agreement between the JD(S) and the BJP.

About BJP Karnataka unit President D V Sadananda Gowda's demand to reveal the names of those BJP MLAs, Mr Ansari said, ''How can I reveal the names now? This Government has to continue and it needs the support of the BJP. In fact, I want to put an end to this issue. Everyone in the Government knows what I am saying, but are afraid to speak about it.'' He said JD(S) legislators had pressurised Mr Kumaraswamy to become the Chief Minister and now, after proving his mettle during the last 16 months, most of the MLAs in the coalition Government wanted him to continue. ''About 40 BJP MLAs have also supported our views,'' he added.

Discounting Mr Ansari's remarks, Mr Kumaraswamy had gone on the record claiming that the transfer of power would be smooth and as per plan. ''Please wait and watch,'' he had said during electioneering at Ullal in Dakshina Kannada.

Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader B S Yediyurappa declined to comment on the issue, stating that he would not like to react to such statements and leave the future to 'fate'.

UNI

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