<p>Minister S Angara, a six-time MLA from Sullia reserve constituency who had announced political retirement soon after failing to get a ticket from the BJP to contest on April 12, made a U-turn on Friday and said that he spoke emotionally on retiring from politics.</p>.<p>“I no longer think in that manner now. The party has given me enough opportunities. I will work for the victory of the party’s candidate from Sullia constituency,” he told media persons in Sullia.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/laxman-savadi-joins-congress-after-bjp-denies-ticket-for-karnataka-elections-1209610.html" target="_blank">Laxman Savadi joins Congress after BJP denies ticket for Karnataka elections</a></strong></p>.<p>“BJP’s victory is important. Our candidate is Bhagirathi Murulya. I will work for her victory. I will take the responsibility to work towards her victory. I had never sought a ticket from the party all these years. I did not lobby for the ticket. I never indulged in nepotism, or corruption in my public life. My life is an open book and anyone can read it,” he said.</p>.<p>“I was shocked after noticing my name left out from the list on April 11 night while watching TV. Nothing struck my mind. In a confused state of mind, I gave my statement on political retirement on April 12. My statement resulted in a series of discussions in the public. Having realised that I should not be sending the wrong message to the voters and party workers in the constituency, I will continue to be with the people. I am also committed to extending my help to those who approach me with grievances," he added. </p>
<p>Minister S Angara, a six-time MLA from Sullia reserve constituency who had announced political retirement soon after failing to get a ticket from the BJP to contest on April 12, made a U-turn on Friday and said that he spoke emotionally on retiring from politics.</p>.<p>“I no longer think in that manner now. The party has given me enough opportunities. I will work for the victory of the party’s candidate from Sullia constituency,” he told media persons in Sullia.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/laxman-savadi-joins-congress-after-bjp-denies-ticket-for-karnataka-elections-1209610.html" target="_blank">Laxman Savadi joins Congress after BJP denies ticket for Karnataka elections</a></strong></p>.<p>“BJP’s victory is important. Our candidate is Bhagirathi Murulya. I will work for her victory. I will take the responsibility to work towards her victory. I had never sought a ticket from the party all these years. I did not lobby for the ticket. I never indulged in nepotism, or corruption in my public life. My life is an open book and anyone can read it,” he said.</p>.<p>“I was shocked after noticing my name left out from the list on April 11 night while watching TV. Nothing struck my mind. In a confused state of mind, I gave my statement on political retirement on April 12. My statement resulted in a series of discussions in the public. Having realised that I should not be sending the wrong message to the voters and party workers in the constituency, I will continue to be with the people. I am also committed to extending my help to those who approach me with grievances," he added. </p>