Date:16/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/16/stories/2008071653930400.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Rachaiah’s son joins BJP

BANGALORE: The former Janata Dal (S) MLA A.R. Krishnamurthy joined the BJP here on Tuesday.

Mr. Krishnamurthy, a Dalit leader and son of the former Kerala Governor B. Rachaiah, joined the BJP in the presence of State party president D.V. Sadananda Gowda. — Special Correspondent