Crucially, for Yediyurappa, the victories appear to reiterate his continued dominance in the party's state unit, freeing him from the central leadership's hold
BSY is now the unchallenged king of his universe. His fortunes have reversed after a long struggle. But can he afford to rest on his laurels?
Noting the need for reforming the system, Yediyurappa apprised officials of complaints that taluk level officials were not performing their duties well.
After changing the spelling of his name, the BJP under his leadership has won 12 out 15 seats in the bypolls
It has not been a smooth ride for the 76-year old leader, as days after he took charge, most parts of Karnataka witnessed large-scale destruction due to worst-ever floods in the state's recent history
Modi called the by-polls in Karnataka "extraordinary", one which would decide whether the BJP government would stay or go.
Karnataka bypolls: While JD(S) has fielded candidates in 12 seats, BJP and Congress are contesting all the 15 seats