‘Received’t Deter My Struggle In opposition to Corruption’: ‘Sizzling-Headed’ Karnataka MLA Yatnal Expelled For six Years For Indiscipline – News18
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From alleging that some leaders “blackmailed and bribed” their approach into the Karnataka cupboard to threatening to show a Rs 40,000 crore rip-off underneath Yediyurappa’s BJP rule if expelled, Yatnal has confirmed no hesitation in taking over his personal celebration
Yatnal, the face of revolt inside Karnataka BJP towards Yediyurappa and Vijayendra, has confronted show-cause notices earlier than. (X @BasanagoudaBJP)
Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, thought-about BJP’s “hot-headed” chief whose statements have usually put the celebration in a troublesome spot, has hit a hat-trick. Yatnal has been expelled from the BJP for six years for repeated cases of indiscipline—his third such expulsion in his three-decade-long profession.
BJP state chief BY Vijayendra, talking to News18, stated it was vital to respect the choices made by senior celebration leaders relating to the organisation and “not get distracted from the objective of rebuilding the BJP and bringing again the celebration to energy in Karnataka”.
He stated: “We’re a part of a cultured and disciplined organisation, and the choice made by the seniors must be revered. There isn’t a have to have a good time it, however we should deal with constructing a stronger celebration and making certain that the corrupt Congress is thrown out. The celebration must be strengthened and brought to larger heights—that must be the main focus.”
Calling the expulsion an “inevitable step,” Vijayendra additionally appealed to celebration staff: “I request you to not have a good time the choice taken by the celebration leaders in the present day towards indiscipline.”
Yatnal, who has had a historical past of confrontations, particularly with BS Yediyurappa and his household, beforehand served as an MP and held posts corresponding to MoS railways and textiles. The Bijapur MLA has been warned a number of occasions by the celebration excessive command to rein in his statements. His relentless assaults towards senior BJP chief Yediyurappa and his son Vijayendra created seen rifts throughout the celebration and unrest amongst celebration staff.
Regardless of a number of show-cause notices, Yatnal refused to melt his stance. From alleging that some leaders “blackmailed and bribed” their approach into the Karnataka cupboard to threatening to show a Rs 40,000 crore rip-off underneath Yediyurappa’s BJP rule if expelled, he confirmed no hesitation in taking over his personal celebration.
Whereas he continued to problem the celebration management, his affect over Panchamasali Lingayats made him troublesome to sideline. State BJP leaders discovered themselves caught between stress from Delhi and the problem of coping with the defiant chief.
Yatnal referred to as his expulsion a reward “for calling a spade a spade”. He stated in a publish on X: “Sure vested pursuits have performed their half in furthering their agenda efficiently. The choice to droop me won’t deter my combat towards corruption, household politics, the event of North Karnataka, and Hindutva.”
Yatnal was knowledgeable of his expulsion by means of a letter signed by Om Pathak, secretary of the BJP disciplinary panel. The letter said: “The Central Disciplinary Committee of the celebration has thought-about your response to the show-cause discover dated February 10, 2025, and has taken critical be aware of your repeated violations of celebration self-discipline, regardless of your assurances of excellent behaviour and conduct.”
Yatnal, the face of revolt inside Karnataka BJP towards Yediyurappa and Vijayendra, has confronted show-cause notices earlier than. In February 2025, he was served a discover for defying celebration self-discipline—his second one after a December 2024 discover over his public allegations towards Vijayendra, whom he accused of “corruption” and “adjustment politics”.
He was beforehand expelled from the BJP in December 2015 for ‘anti-party actions’ after refusing to withdraw his nomination as a insurgent candidate from the Vijayapura double-member constituency for the legislative council elections. He had additionally been expelled in Might 2009 after brazenly criticising then CM BS Yediyurappa’s fashion of functioning.
Along with his newest expulsion, Yatnal has been faraway from the celebration’s major membership and all celebration positions with instant impact. His instant response: “Will proceed to combat.”
“This isn’t nearly Yediyurappa and Vijayendra. The choice is a message to all—both observe the celebration’s guidelines or fall out,” stated a senior chief on situation of anonymity.
Yatnal, the MLA from Vijayapura (previously Bijapur), has lengthy been a thorn within the aspect of Yediyurappa and now his son, Vijayendra.
A former Union minister and a fiery chief from North Karnataka, Yatnal has constructed his political identification by difficult the celebration’s high brass, questioning management selections, and stirring controversy at each flip.
A vocal critic of the Yediyurappa-Vijayendra duo, he has repeatedly accused the previous CM of neglecting North Karnataka, permitting his son to run a “parallel administration”, and straying from the ideological path of the BJP, RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He relentlessly attacked Yediyurappa throughout his tenure and has now turned his fireplace on Vijayendra, questioning his management as state BJP president.
Referred to as a “hot-head” throughout the BJP, Yatnal has had frequent run-ins with the celebration management and has not often maintained a clean relationship with the highest brass lately.
In 2009, struggling to regain his political footing after his expulsion, Yatnal joined the JD(S) in January 2010, hoping for a comeback. Nonetheless, his pro-Hindutva stance clashed with the celebration’s ideology on the time, resulting in his exit in October 2013 after shedding the meeting election from the Vijayapura Metropolis constituency.
Yatnal’s affect stems from his robust backing throughout the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which has allowed him to brazenly problem Yediyurappa with out instant penalties. He additionally represents the highly effective Panchamasali Lingayat group, a key subsect of the Lingayats, who type a vital vote financial institution for the BJP. This has made any disciplinary motion towards him a politically delicate situation.
“Let’s not get distracted by such developments. We have to deal with bringing the BJP again to energy within the state. This isn’t about Yatnal versus the Yediyurappa household—any chief, massive or small, who doesn’t fall consistent with celebration guidelines will face motion. The objective is to construct a robust, undefeated celebration,” stated a senior celebration chief from coastal Karnataka.
