BS Yeddyurappa gets Rs 1-crore SUV to tour drought-hit areas

BENGALURU: BS Yeddyurappa, BJP's Karnataka unit chief and its chief ministerial candidate for the state assembly elections scheduled in 2018, will head to drought-affected districts in a Rs 1-crore vehicle.The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was gifted to Yeddyurappa by former industries minister Murugesh R Nirani on his first day in office as state BJP president. The 2,982 cc SUV, adorned with a plaque, made its debut on Friday when Yeddyurappa used it to travel between his home and the party office. Excited BJP workers were seen taking selfies with the vehicle in the backdrop.Party sources said Yeddyurappa will embark on the week-long tour to the drought-hit districts in the state on April 24. He can address crowds standing through the sunroof.Justifying his scheduled travel, Yeddyurappa said, "What is wrong in using a luxury car to tour drought-affected areas? My former colleague Nirani has gifted the car..he felt it would provide me comfort and safety."