JD(S) objects Yediyurappa's statement

Bangalore, Oct 8 (UNI) State Janata Dal (S) President Merajuddin Patel took strong exception on former deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's statement on former prime minister H D Deve Gowda and declaring 'holy war' on the party.

In a statement issued here today Mr Merajuddin Patel countering BJP leader's allegation that former prime minister Deve Gowda had betrayed on the issue of transfer of power he stated that Gowda was always stick to his stand to keep equidistance from both BJP and Congress.

Taking strong objection to making attempt by BJP to mix religion with politics the State JD(S) chief criticised that it was unconstitutional. Yediyurappa has no any moral rights to criticise Former Prime Minister Deve Gowda.

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