Will not join BJP says expelled BSP MLA

Mysuru: Expelled BSP MLA N Mahesh said that he won’t join the BJP and claimed that he is an independent MLA.

Addressing presspersons he said that BSP supremo Mayawati had directed him to take a neutral stand during trust vote sought by H D Kumaraswamy.

“I followed her (Mayawati) instructions and stayed away from the trust vote. But, it’s unfortunate that Mayawati has expelled me for not supporting the coalition government,” he added.

He further added that BSP MP Siddaratha, also Karnataka in-charge had directed him to take a neutral stand and not support any political party.

Refuting charges that he is lured by the BJP, Mahesh said a few vested interests have carried out a propaganda against him out of desperation.