BJP's Expulsion Drama: Yatnal Faces Six-Year Ouster

BJP's Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has been expelled for six years due to his outspoken criticism of dynasty politics and corruption within the party. The former MLA from Vijayapura had previously received notices but continued challenging the leadership, leading to his removal. Yatnal pledges to continue his fight against issues like corruption.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled its rebel member of legislative assembly (MLA), Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, from the party for a period of six years. This decisive action resulted from Yatnal's vocal dissent against the party's alleged dynasty politics and corruption.

Yatnal, who served as MLA from Vijayapura, has been a staunch critic of former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and his son B Y Vijayendra, the current BJP state president. Despite multiple warnings and show-cause notices, Yatnal persisted in his criticism, leading to his expulsion.

In response, Vijayendra lamented the expulsion as an unfortunate necessity, reinforcing the party's commitment to discipline and ideology. Yatnal, undeterred, vowed to continue advocating against family politics and corruption, expressing gratitude for the support of his followers and allies.

(With inputs from agencies.)