Bengaluru: BJP’s Hosadurga legislator Goolihatti D Shekar, on Tuesday, claimed that the party MLAs are unsure of whether to speak against the development works coming to a halt as it might invite disciplinary action against them. This statement comes a day after a reported argument broke out between Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal.

“….If we speak then it will be given a different meaning followed by disciplinary action. Hence, we MLAs are in a doubtful state and are caught in a trap,” Shekar told reporters here before attending the two-day BJP’s Karnataka unit meet which began on Monday, PTI reported.

Shekar claimed that airing their woes to the media could initiate disciplinary actions against the party members. “It is better to stay away and keep quiet. Please spare us,” he added.

The MLA went on to claim that development works are not being carried out in their areas and that the ministers are not accessible. “If we approach the ministers, the works don’t happen, even if the Chief Minister gives in writing,” Shekar claimed.

It can be recalled that reports stated that there was an argument between the Chief Minister and MLA Yatnal on Monday over the alleged interference of the former’s son, B Y Vijayendra in the party and administrative affairs. The matter has been referred to the BJP’s disciplinary committee, according to party state president Nalin Kumar Kateel.

During a meeting convened at a private hotel in Bengaluru on Monday and attended by the CM, Kateel, and the party’s national general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Arun Singh, the party MLAs aired their grievances. Some of the key demands included development works in constituencies and ministerial positions.

(With inputs from PTI)