BJP-NAIDU 2

Asked about BJP president Rajnath Singh's remarks that
his successor can take over once his tenure came to an end by
the last week of November, Naidu said no decision has been
taken on the matter.

"The incumbent can continue till the election of the
new president," he said.
He also parried questions on whether L K Advani will
step down as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (Lower
House of Indian Parliament).
Admitting that the recent crisis in the BJP government
in Karnataka has pained party leadership, Naidu said the
situation in the southern state is being closely watched.
"As far as Karnataka episode is concerned, it has
pained us. It has affected our image to some extent. But the
BJP is a national party and it has got the capacity and
stamina to withstand such problems and then move forward. What
has happned was not a happy thing," he said.
"The central leadership is closely watching what is
happening. The Chief Minister Yeddyurappa has made it clear
that he will be the Chief Minister. He will continue to be the
Chief Minister. The central party will firmly stand behind
him," the senior BJP leader said. MORE PTI SJR
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