BJP issues disciplinary notice to Yatnal
Insight Online News
New Delhi, Dec 2 : The BJP has taken disciplinary action against Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, issuing a show cause notice over repeated acts of indiscipline, defiance of party directives, and public statements at odds with the party’s official stance.
The notice, issued by the BJP’s Central Disciplinary Committee on December 1, highlights Yatnal’s continued criticism of the state leadership and his disregard for party norms, despite multiple warnings.
The committee underscored that previous assurances of good conduct from the legislator had failed to curb his actions, leading to ongoing violations.
Om Pathak, Member Secretary of the committee, described Yatnal’s behaviour as a “serious breach of party discipline” under Article XXV of the BJP’s rules. The notice cited his “false and veiled allegations” against party leaders and persistent public defiance on matters of political and public importance.
“Despite leniency extended in view of your seniority and long-standing association with the party, your repeated violations compel us to seek an explanation,” the notice stated.
Yatnal has been granted ten days to respond to the notice. Failure to provide a satisfactory explanation may result in further disciplinary measures, the party cautioned.
This development comes amid simmering tensions within the Karnataka BJP, where Yatnal has frequently voiced dissent against the state leadership. The disciplinary action signals the party’s commitment to maintaining internal cohesion and discipline ahead of significant political challenges.
Meanwhile, Yatnal announced that he will respond to the show cause notice. He reiterated his unwavering commitment to the fight for Hindutva, opposition to corruption, issues related to the Waqf, and the battle against dynasty politics, while also presenting the facts regarding the current state of the BJP in Karnataka.
“I will respond to the notice issued by the BJP Disciplinary Committee Chairman, while also presenting the facts regarding the current state of the BJP in Karnataka. My commitment to the fight for Hindutva, opposition to corruption, Waqf-related issues, and dynasty politics will remain unwavering,” he said in an X post.
