BJP suspends Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil for 6 years over 'anti-party' remarks

The BJP has suspended Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for six years due to repeated anti-party activities. Yatnal has been vocal in his criticism of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and his family, particularly BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra. Despite warnings, Yatnal continued to make public statements against party leadership, accusing them of corruption and nepotism. The suspension comes after Yatnal's comments reportedly affected BJP's performance in the 2023 Karnataka elections.