Karnataka Energy MinisterShobha Karandlaje, who is under the eye of a storm for heroutbursts over safety of women in the state, is likely to beaxed from the ministry, according to BJP sources.
There was a demand for dropping Shobha, considered closeto KJP chief B S Yeddyurappa, from the ministry with immediateeffect at the BJP Core Committee meeting held here, sourcessaid.
Sources said Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has alreadysounded Shobha that she was free to air her views against thegovernment after quitting the ministry.
Shobha two days ago shot off a letter to Shettardemanding steps to ensure protection to women against thebackdrop of a spate of rape cases reported in the state.
The law and order has crumbled in the state and at least20 rape cases have been reported in the last two months,Shobha had alleged in her letter.
Shobha is a hardcore supporter of Yeddyurappa and had evenhinted at resigning from the ministry to take active role inthe new party.
Shettar last month sacked Yeddyurappa loyalist B JPuttaswamy from the ministry.