BENGALURU: As tensions between BJP Karnataka State President BY Vijayendra and senior legislator Basanagouda Yatnal escalate, the BJP's Central Disciplinary Committee issued a show cause notice to Yatnal for his comments criticising the state leadership, which have caused embarrassment to the party.
The notice issued by Committee's Member Secretary Om Pathak said: "It is also a matter of great concern that despite having been issued show cause notice several times in the past and your assurances of good conduct, the acts of indiscipline continue unabated. Given your seniority and long-standing in the party, the committee has a lenient view on the explanation you submitted in the past."
The notice further stated: "It also said that false and veiled allegations levelled by you against the party leaders together with defiance of the the official stand of the party on matters of political and public importance, constitute a serious breach of the party discipline as defined in Article XXV of BJP Party Rules ''Breach of Discipline''.
BJP State President BY Vijayendra confirmed the Committee issued a notice to Yatnal, stating that it is up to Yatnal to respond. However, Vijayendra declined to comment further on the matter.
Yatnal later took to social media, stating he would respond to the notice issued by the BJP Disciplinary Committee Chairman and present the facts regarding the BJP’s current state in Karnataka. He emphasised that his commitment to Hindutva, opposition to corruption, Waqf-related issues, and dynasty politics would remain unwavering. Meanwhile, a faction of BJP MLAs, including former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, extended their support to Yatnal, with Jarkiholi criticising Vijayendra and suggesting that the latte is young and should resign from his post as party president.