Hubballi:  Former Union Minister and Senior BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal said on Tuesday cabinet revamping is imminent and strict action will be taken against those who make public statements on Basavaraj Bommai's replacement as chief minister.

"There will be a change. Nobody can avoid it. It (cabinet revamp) is imminent," he told reporters on the sidelines of BJP's state executive meeting here.
Replying to a query, Yatnal said the central leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the know-how of Karnataka BJP leaders speaking about Bommai's replacement.

"The central leadership is aware of the developments in the party. Because, there are people who send paper cuttings and video clips to them. The central leadership including PM Narendra Modi are keeping an eye on those who talk about change of guard. This was told by Pralhad Joshi (Union Minister) in the meeting," he said.

He further said, if any leader speaks about Bommai's replacement, strict action will be taken against them.

Yatnal also said National BJP General Secretary Arun Singh and Joshi announced that Bommai will remain as the chief minister till the next election.