Bangalore: The new Independent MLA of Bellary rural constituency, who took oath in the name of God only last Thursday, has new baby on his hands – party known as Badavara, Shramikara, Raithara Paksha, (BSRP), say those close to the new Icon in state politics. How is that!

The name has been given, but other details (flag, manifesto and activities etc) are not yet worked out. We are reminded of an old Kisan, Mazdoor, Praja Party, simply known as KMP party in 1960-70s.

Sriramulu met his mentor, Gali J.Reddy in Chanchalguda prison at Hyderabad on Thursday (Dec 8) to secure his blessings, and to announce the arrival of a new baby.

He has 2 MPs and 4 MLAs to start with, excluding himself as original members, founding the new party. But he would go round Karnataka state to spread the glad tidings, he declared.

The Party’s new central office will be in poshx Sadashivanagar locality of affluent families. The MLA will make the official announcement in a couple of days.

B. Sri has worked on a game plan to defeat DVS Gowda in the MLC seat by-polls n Dec 22.

He will win over JD-S and congress MLAs in this fight, to set up common opponent to CM. DVS Gowda has resigned his MP post, it is learnt here.