Karnataka BJP rebel CP Yogeshwara joins Congress ahead of Channapatna bypoll

Former BJP leader CP Yogeshwara joined Congress after meeting CM Siddaramaiah and other top leaders. Previously, Yogeshwara had declined JD(S) offer, vowing to contest for BJP. JD(S) chief HD Kumaraswamy alleged BJP’s JP Nadda suggested Yogeshwara switch, while Congress also enticed him, leading to political maneuvering for better positioning.