Upset at being neglected by the top brass after his ouster as Chief Minister, Karnataka BJP strongman B.S. Yeddyurappa on Friday dropped clear hints of leaving the party, saying he was in a “suffocating environment” in it.

“I am waiting for an opportune time to decide my future. I will take a decision on completing my ongoing second leg of tour in parts of the state by December end,” he told reporters here.

Yeddyurappa, who is unlikely to attend the BJP National Executive at Haryana from December 27, said he would take a decision on his future plans in December.

He defended the delay in announcing a decision on his political future, saying any decision at this stage would rock the government headed by Jagadish Shettar, whom he installed as Chief Minister.

Yeddyurappa said he does not aspire for any position in the party or that of state unit president.

“I have asked my supporters not to lobby with the high command for any position for me. I will not accept the State unit party post, even if the party offers it to me,” he said.

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