In a major development, former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who had joined the Congress before the 2023 Assembly election, rejoined the BJP on Thursday.
He also announced that he has resigned from the post of MLC and primary membership of the Congress party.
Shettar made the announcement at the party headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, former CM and BJP Parliamentary Board Member B.S. Yediyurappa and state President B.Y. Vijayendra.
Addressing the media, Shettar said, âI am rejoining the BJP party. Earlier the BJP party had given me ample opportunities and responsibilities. Due to various issues, I joined the Congress party. For 8 to 9 months there was discussion among the BJP leaders and workers about bringing me back to the party and I was always asked when I would return.”