Bengaluru (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday said he will give up one meal in response to the call given by BJP national president J P Nadda to party workers to show solidarity with people facing hardships during the lockdown to mark the organisation's foundation day.
The 78-year old Chief Minister said it is a mark of respect and support to those fighting against the deadly coronavirus on the frontline.
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"We are celebrating BJP's 40th foundation day today in a simple way, on this occasion BJP national President J P Nadda has called on our party workers to give up one meal today to show solidarity with doctors, nurses, police, government employees, Asha workers who are working day and night to fight against coronavirus," Yediyurappa said.