Bangalore, Nov 7 Dissident BJP leaders, campaigning for Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa's ouster, today discussed the latest developments in the crisis in the party with Assembly Speaker Jagadish Shettar, who has emerged a rallying point for the rebels, here.

After his return from Delhi via Hyderabad, where rebel MLAs are lodged, Tourism Minister G Janardhana Reddy, his brother Revenue Minister G Karunakara Reddy and their associate Health Minister B Sreeramulu held talks with Shettar for an hour.

The dissidents are projecting Shettar as their candidate to replace Yeddyurappa in the event of leadership change.

Janardhana Reddy, who placed the dissidents' demand for change in leadership before the party's central leaders, first briefed Karunakara Reddy and Sreeramulu before calling on Shettar, who also returned from Delhi, last night.

- (Agencies)