Yedyurappa is being garlanded as a hero and the architect of the first saffron government in Karnataka. However, it is necessary that any individual holding a high position in the public life has unquestionable personal integrity. I am afraid that Yedyurappa is not such an uncontroversial figure. In 2004, there were press reports that his wife died under mysterious circumstances by falling in a water sump in the backyard of his house. There were also media reports that he had a relationship with a BJP MLC Ms Sobha Karandlaje. Given the sensationalism in the media these days, it is difficult to ascertain the veracity of the above reports. However, I am surprised and somewhat disappointed to notice that BJP could not find a less controversial figure to head its first government in the south India.
RE:Yeddyurappa - a controversial figure
by mohandas on May 25, 2008 05:09 PM Permalink
whichever party we vote or whichever wins, what is the basic question to be addressed is there a plan for common man's basic problem of these parties - whether in ruling or opposition ? that is what needs to be addressed and visible to the last man on the street in each of the democratic nation states .. Recently we heard in many of the illicit-liquor affected localities in Bangalore, most of the people were living in non-human liveable conditions where even basics of water was getting mixed with sewerage and the homes were built amidst the urban squalor and filthy smell of garbage strewn around ! is this what the basic solution for the innocent and suffering voters (who faithfully stood in long queues to vote for democracy)?? Let us think of this when another part of the same city lives in high-star culture wasting away thousands in pubs and high-profile party culture, whether these people are not entitled to infrastructure rights and whether only the high-flying citizens are the only ones carrying grievances, let us reflect and deliberate and evolve steps in the right onward positive direction ! Jai Karnataka Jai Hind !
RE:Yeddyurappa - a controversial figure
by Astute Analyst on May 25, 2008 05:13 PM Permalink
I fully agree that the real issue that matters is the governance. If Yeddyurappa's government delivers on this, the conroversies in his personal life are immaterial. Let's hope for the best.
RE:Yeddyurappa - a controversial figure
by mohandas on May 25, 2008 05:16 PM Permalink
thank you for the agreeing on common minimum point ... we find wherever disagreement is there, in rediff forum, friends who tend to disagree, start reporting 'abuse' of opposite view points and getting the divergent views removed from the Forum bulletin board instead of free expression and counter point !!
RE:Yeddyurappa - a controversial figure
by Tamil Arasan on May 25, 2008 05:59 PM Permalink
Bill Clinton was considered one of the greatest presidents America has ever seen, so please don't confuse with a person personal life and ability...as long as he is not corrupt - his personal affairs are not an issue...
RE:Yeddyurappa - a controversial figure
by Astute Analyst on May 25, 2008 06:14 PM Permalink
I am afraid the comparison doesn't hold here. Hillary had not died by falling in the swimming pool in the White House:-)
RE:Yeddyurappa - a controversial figure
by ANAND TEERTHA on May 25, 2008 05:14 PM Permalink
Mr.Astute it will be better if you talk of governance and development instead of harping on stories planted by Cong-I and JDS and other secular rogues.Analysis should be on economic aspects not personal tragedy in the family.
RE:RE:Yeddyurappa - a controversial figure
by Astute Analyst on May 25, 2008 05:27 PM Permalink
Agreed, the real issue is governance. If Yeddyurappa government delivers on the governance, who cares about the gossips in the media. I wish BJP all the best for a good governance. Now there is no excuse of a coalition compulsion either.
