Yedyurappa is being garlanded as a hero and the architect of the first saffron government in the south India. 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 %u2013 a controversial figure
by All Right on May 25, 2008 04:54 PM Permalink
:-) I think he is slightly less controversial than Sonia or Rahul... :-)
RE:Yeddyurappa %u2013 a controversial figure
by Astute Analyst on May 25, 2008 05:04 PM Permalink
Good one! It is difficult to judge who is more controversial, Sonia with her links to Quattrochi, Rahul with his Spanish girlfriend or Yeddyurappa with his dead wife and MLC girlfriend. We are giving the future of our country in the hands of what kind of people? Aren't there any good and capable people in the population of 1 billion plus?
RE:Yeddyurappa %u2013 a controversial figure
by swamy on May 25, 2008 05:42 PM Permalink
Dude, why would he kill his old wife when he is himself above 60 years of age? Moreover I do not know why people go into private affairs of leaders, if he had a relationship, it is none of our business. Look at what Bill Clinton did..
