S.M. Krishna joins BJP

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna joined the BJP in the presence of party chief Amit Shah on Wednesday, ending months of speculation on his political plans.

He was expected to join the BJP more than a week ago but could not because of a bereavement in his family. “Even now he was busy with some personal issues, but State BJP chief B.S. Yeddyurappa requested him to give an early date, and also spoke to party president Amit Shah to expedite matters.

Yeddyurappaji wants Mr. Krishna to campaign for the BJP for the Nanjangud [reserved] and Gundulpet Assembly seats that are due at the end of March,” a source close to the developments said.