Yeddyurappa's rebellion very serious: RSS

Nagpur, Mar 20: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said the revolt by BS Yeddyurappa seeking reinstatement as Karnataka chief minister was "very serious", even as the BJP president Nitin Gadkari went into a huddle with Mohan Bhagwat and other top leaders of the organisation here.

"The rebellion by Yeddyuruppa who is demanding his reinstatement as the Karnataka chief minister was very serious and the BJP has taken a cognisance (of the issue)...the party will take a decision soon," RSS sarkaryawah (general secretary) Suresh alias Bhaiyyaji Joshi told reporters here. [Read: Yeddy responsible for BJP defeat in Udupi Chikmagalur bypoll]

Earlier, BJP president Nitin Gadkari remained closeted with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and other top functionaries at the party headquarters in Reshimbaug area. Gadkari also attended a meeting with the newly-elected office bearers and representatives of Akhil Bhartiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), the highest decision making body of RSS. He left the venue without talking to media.

PTI