Bangalore: Bharatheeya Janata Party (BJP) has become the single largest party in Karnataka assembly election. The saffron brigade's march to a ministry in Karnataka will pen a history too. It is the first time BJP has been elected in a South Indian state to form a government. 

BJP won 110 assembly constituencies out of 224. Party lacked three members for a clear majority. Six independent candidates found birth including four congress rebels and two BJP rebels. BJP will form the government with the support of independent MLAs. Congress gained 80 seats while Janata Dal (S) could only stand behind Congress with 28 seats. 

BJP veteran leader B.S Yediyoorappa is reported to be the chief minister of Karnataka BJP government. In 2004 assembly election, even though BJP had become the single largest party by winning 79 seats, Congress-Janat Dal (S) tied-up to keep BJP away from power. This became a set back to the party. But the joint ministry of Congress and Janata Dal (S) could rule the state only for two years. After breaking the tie with Congress, Janata Dal shared the platform with BJP. But Janata Dal broke the contract of handing over power after 20 months. Later Janata Dal came forward to support BJP again but with some tough conditions. But Dal didn't allow BJP to rule for one week .Yediyoorappa had no option but to resign. Political pundits believe that sympathy wave also became a boon to BJP to bloom the lotus.  

BJP’s dream for establishing Governmental presence since last twenty years has become fruitful.

UDF and NSS to boycott Sudhakaran:

Kottayam: United Democratic Front (UDF) and Nair Service Society (NSS) have decided to boycott the minister for co-operation K. Sudhakaran on the grounds of his controversial statements against leaders of community and politics. 

UDF made the decision after Sudhakaran's controversial statement on A.K Antony.

Sudhakaran had attacked NSS assistant secretary in extreme language. N.\SS general secretary P.K Narayana Panikkar reiterated his support to Sukumaran Nair and pooh-poohed minister's words. He said NSS was united and nobody could split the organization by simply attacking its leaders with immature allegations. He urged the party to warn Sudhakaran against unwanted controversial statements. Panikkar warned "Pulling back minister from unpleasant statement is better for the party". 

Meanwhile Sukumaran Nair rebuked CPM for not taking any action against the minister. He added that boycotting the minister was the first step of protest and if party continues its stand NSS would decide further steps. 

Federation Cup Junior Athletics; Kerala Champions:

Pune: Kerala has won overall championship in 8^th Federation Cup Junior Athletics and Vth Youth Athletic Championship concluded here with eighteen gold, thirteen silver and five bronze. Kerala scored five gold, two silver and one bronze medals in under twenty category for boys. Girls outshined boys in fewer than twenty category by scoring nine gold, five silver and three bronze medals. 

Kerala athletes Jithin Paul and Tintu Lukka were selected as" best athletes." Fewer than 18 categories, Kerala girls won three gold, six silver and one bronze medals.

Tintu Lukka of Usha School of Athletics broke the record of K.M. Beena Mol in 800 meter hurdles. 

Janata Dal to merge with SP:

Kozhikode: Kerala unit of Janata Dal (S) will merge with Samajvadi Party lead by Mulayam Singh Yadav. The party decision was taken unanimously by state council meeting held here, yesterday. Party will continue with Left Democratic Front (LDF) even after the merging. National level decision on merging will be taken in June. The state unit council meeting was organized under the proposition by Dal national president Surendra Mohan, said Dal state president M.P. Veerendra Kumar M.P.

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