India, Feb. 6 -- BengaluruThe internal troubles of the Karnataka unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is escalating with a rebel faction intensifying its opposition to state president BY Vijayendra. While dissident leaders have taken their grievances to New Delhi, lobbying for his removal, Vijayendra's supporters have announced to organise a massive convention on February 12 to showcase their strength.

Several senior BJP leaders, including Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Ramesh Jarkiholi, GM Siddeshwara, Kumar Bangarappa, Arvind Limbavali, Anna Saheb Jolle, Srimanth Patil and BP Harish, have openly voiced their discontent with Vijayendra's leadership.

In response, Vijayendra's camp held a meeting in Bengaluru at the residence of former minist...