Bengaluru, Nov 10 (IANS): BJP's newly-appointed Karnataka President B.Y. Vijayendra on Friday said that his first priority is ensuring the party's victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

"The national President has given responsibility of ensuring the victory of maximum seats from Karnataka. I will work and deliver," he said.

Addressing reporters after the announcement, Vijayendra said that he is proud that he is the son of former CM B.S. Yediyurappa.

"We will work on the path shown by Yediyurappa. I have not got this opportunity because I am his son. The party seniors have identified my capabilities. I will work under their guidance," he said.

Answering a question on when the Leader of the Opposition will be appointed, Vijayendra said that the appointment would be made by the next Friday.

"By then, the legislature party meeting will be called and a decision would be taken on the Leader of the Opposition. The observers will also arrive from New Delhi and elections will be made with their cooperation," he said.

He maintained that former minister V. Somanna, party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and former CM Basavaraj Bommai would be taken along.