A+ A- Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday said he promised R Shankar, one of the 17 disqualified MLAs in Karnataka, that he would appoint the latter an MLC and a minister in the state cabinet. Leaving out Shankar, BJP on Friday chose Arun Kumar Guttur as its candidate from Ranibennur Assembly constituency for the upcoming Karnataka by-elections. Before getting disqualified, Shankar was an Independent MLA from Ranibennur. Related Stories: Karnataka CM appeals for peace on Ayodhya verdict Unhappy with the party’s decision to field Guttur, supporters of Shankar protested in front of Yediyurappa’s residence here. “I spoke to R Shankar, who won from Ranibennur. He agreed that he will work for the candidate whoever may contest. I have promised him that he will be made MLC and Minister. Arun Kumar Guttal will be given ticket and he will win. R Shankar will work for Arun Kumar… We have convinced him. People will accept him after situation becomes calm. I have promised him of minister ship and told him to support and work for Arun Kumar,” Yediyurappa said. The by-elections for 15 Assembly constituencies in Karnataka will be held on December 5.

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