Yeddyurappa to meet KTK Governor every fortnight

BANGALORE: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who has been locked in a war of words with Governor H R Bhardwaj on allegations of corruption, today said he would be paying a visit to the Raj Bhavan every fortnight to brief him on various issue concerning the government.

"No political significance should be attached to my meeting with the Governor. I invited him to deliver his address to the joint sitting on January six", Yeddyurappa told reporters outside Raj Bhavan after calling on Bhardwaj.

The Chief Minister, who spent about 45 minutes with the Governor, who has been attacking his government, said he would be making frequent visits to Raj Bhavan to brief Bhardwaj on various issues concerning the government.

"I have decided to meet the Governor at least once in 15 days hereafter", Yeddyurappa said.

Both Yeddyurappa and Bhardwaj have been locked in a war of words, particularly in recent weeks. The Governor had repeatedly sought answers from the Yeddyurappa Government on allegations of corruption and nepotism.

Resenting Governor's frequent outbursts, the ruling BJP has accused Bhardwaj of being a " Congress agent" and demanded his recall.