'BJP trying to destabilise Cong-JD(S) coalition govt in Karna'

: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Parameshwara Friday accused the BJP of trying to destabilise the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in the state, which was facing discontent from within, but asserted that the ruling dispensation would complete its full five-year term.

The saffron party, he alleged, was trying to destabilise the government through another 'Operation Lotus,' "a tactic which will not work this time".

He admitted there was discontent within the coalition government on cabinet expansion and portfolio allocation, but claimed it was 'minimal' and could be managed.

"Discontent is just only minimal...It is just minimal, we can handle it, no problem. It is not that big to remove the government," he told reporters after attending the 134th Founding day celebrations of the Congress party at the DCC office here.

'Operation Lotus' refers to the controversial exercise carried out by the BJP during Yeddyurappa's tenure as chief minister when opposition MLAs were made to resign and join the BJP before getting elected again on the saffron party ticket,