BJP refuses merger of BSR Congress, but fields its leader from Bellary

BJP is ready to give some more seats to leaders coming from BSR Congress.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who recently returned to the party fold after he had to quit the post in the wake of corruption charges, is likely to bag a ticket for his confidante G S Basavaraj from Tumkur seat.

Basavaraj is the sitting MP from Tumkur.