India

Karnataka: Two independents withdraw support to JD(S)- Congress alliance, one joins BJP

Jan 16, 2019, 11:09 AM IST

Bengaluru: The government has failed in its governance. They have not treated the MLAs properly, and legislators aren't receiving proper response from the JD(S)-Congress coalition government, opined two independent MLAs R Shankar and H Nagesh. They confirmed that they have withdrawn their support. Here is what the independent MLAs have to say in this regard, and chief minister Kumaraswamy's reaction to the same. Nagesh also confirmed that he is going to join the BJP to install a stable government. Chief minister Kumarasway said that he is calm, and he knows his strength. He also refused to comment on BJP leader Yeddyurappa's claim that he was involved in poaching BJP leaders.