Date:09/01/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/01/09/stories/2006010917820500.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

`Tie-up' with JD(S) opposed

Special Correspondent

Bangalore: Four State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have opposed any alliance with the Janata Dal (Secular) in the State and alleged that it is trying to form an alternative coalition with their party to remain in power.

The four leaders, R. Ashok, MLA and State General Secretary, Aravind Limbavali MLC, Katta Subramanya Naidu, MLA and President of Slum Morcha, and P.C. Mohan, MLA and State Treasurer, have said the Janata Dal (S), which has been rejected in the zilla and taluk panchayat elections, is now looking to the BJP.