BJP has yet to find a leader of opposition. It's unprecedented that the decision hasn't been taken even after the newly elected State Assembly's first session began yesterday. Ms from the principal opposition party, though, trooped into the well of the house, creating a ruckus alleging that the state government has not fulfilled the promises it made in the Congress's election manifesto. Meanwhile, party veteran BPA staged a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against the state government. Remember Yapa was in Delhi a few days ago, and the BJP is yet to decide on what combination it's going to go with for leader of opposition and party state president. Joining us now is Sja NV, who tracks all this very closely and track the Legislative Assembly developments all through the day. Sri, tell us what you are hearing. As far as the BJP is concerned, we believe there is a meeting that's on from this evening seven o'clock and the political observers from New Delhi are here. Are they anywhere close to finalising the decision on leader of opposition? Hello? Well, we I must say that we ourselves have been closely tracking this particular news. In fact, questioning Mr bombai himself, who really is the leader of the opposition Next. But of course, we are hearing from our top sources within the BJP that there is especially discontent in terms of of course, the top front runner for this particular top post. Is that Mr Bombai himself? That was the name which was given by Mr B. Rapa last met the top brass, but however will be assuring that they are going to take the consensus from all the elected representatives. And as we speak, we understand that particular meet is still under way with Mr We know the political observer, the BJP's general Secretary Along with you, the Minister, Banu Manda, they are deciding who should really, you know, represent as the leader of the opposition. As far as the BJP is concerned now, what could really be the reason for the delay? Now, what we do understand is that nearly 60 to 65% now, this is what we hear from the BJP are not really in favour of Mr Boba. While on the other hand, you have Mr Beer favouring Boba. Who else could be the other contenders in this particular you know, for the top job. What we understand is that there are other front runners to the former ministers. Like for example, Ashok, you have sun Kbar and as well as a Narain as well. So right now, before the political observers, we understand they will zero in on a particular name. This is after taking into confidence of all the MLS together and only will they will decide and announce that particular name and hope. You know, the BJP is hoping that they will have a leader of the opposition before they convene the SNP meet tomorrow for the right. Remember, there is also the decision of state party president and going in with an electoral combination ahead of 2024 elections. Remember, the party's prime number of seats from south India in 2019 came from Karnataka. The other state where it won a few seats was in Telangana. So Karnataka extremely crucial for the BJP. There seems to be trouble within as well, in terms of finding that right cast combination. We are attempting to go across to Ravi Kumar, BJP MLC. But I believe we are having trouble going across to Mr Ravi Kumar, BJP MLC as well a quick question to you, sja and a quick answer. As far as the state president is concerned, what's the latest you're hearing? Because remember, there needs to be a cast combination that needs to balance out all sections in Karnataka as they head into 2024. Are they likely to stay with the old guard and not take any chances this time? Given the kind of uncertainty that we've seen over the last few days? Well, we know if you remember right after this poll debacle, we went on to see how it was Mr Bombai. He took the whole responsibility for its failure. But right after that, you also went on to see there were seven. As to I'm really sorry. I believe we have Mr Ravi Kumar on the phone line. Mr. Ravi Kumar tell us some insight into what's happening within the BJP. Isn't it embarrassing that the party has gone into the State Legislative Assembly session without a leader of opposition? Is there something that is being done to finalise on who is going to lead the party inside the assembly and outside as well? Hello, Mr Ravi Kumar. Mr. Ravi Kumar. Tell us Tell us what you are hearing. Who's likely to be the leader of opposition leader A. Kamara Central Ministers three Mans Manuka and another one leader, three committee member mostly opposition leaders, uh, select select State State state, Right. Thank you so much, Mr Ravi Kumar Sja. As we just heard from Mr Ravi Kumar. We don't expect a decision this evening. At least he doesn't. He says tomorrow the decision will be announced. So let's see how that plays out. Thank you so much, Rita, for tracking all those developments.
