Yatnal charging on BJP after taking contract from Congress: BJP MP Renukacharya
Mysuru: BJP leader MP Renukacharya has accused MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal of working against the BJP, acting under a contract from the Congress party. The BJP leader was speaking at a media briefing held at a private hotel here on Saturday.
Earlier in the day, a delegation of BJP leaders in favour of the party's state President BY Vijayendra who are touring various districts in the state arrived at Chamundi hills in Mysuru on Saturday and offered prayers to Sri Chamundeshwari.
During the press conference, Renukacharya criticized Yatnal’s statements, he questioned, "He(Yatnal) says he will support Siddharamaiah, what does this mean?"
"Yatnal's rhetoric was a major reason for the BJP's losses in the recent general election and by-elections to three constituencies (Sandur, Channapatna,Shiggaon). He has allegedly engaged in 'match-fixing' with Vijayapura Minister MB Patil," Renukacharya claimed.
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He further accused Yatnal of being a persistent troublemaker for senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, labeling him a "Shakuni" and "Mir Sadhaka" for his divisive actions. "BJP high command has appointed Vijayendra as the state President not Yediyurappa, and Yatnal's opposition against Vijayendra is akin to opposing the high command," he stated.
Meanwhile, Renukacharya challenged Yatnal to disclose the name of the national leader allegedly backing his(Yatnal) actions. "If Yatnal has the courage, let him name the leader," he stated.
Additionally, he also clarified that Union Ministers Prahlad Joshi and Shobha Karandlaje, who left during the protest against the Wakf issue, does not mean that they are aligned with Yatnal.
Renukacharya demanded disciplinary action against Yatnal by the pontiff for insulting leaders like Vishwaguru Basavanna. He also said that the pontiffs should make efforts to force the BJP to expel Yatnal.
He revealed that he has received threats following his remarks against Yatnal since Friday night. "I am not afraid of such threats, a meeting will be held soon in Murudeshwar. Later, another massive meeting will be held in Davangere with around 3-4 lakh people. Additionally, I will also meet national leaders and demand Yatnal's ouster," he added.
In the meantime, Tensions flared during the press conference as a group of BJP workers demanded Yatnal’s immediate expulsion, rather than holding any meeting.
When former MLA Renukacharya was speaking, the group stood up and shouted slogans, "Don't go around like this, Yatnal is not the only Hindu; we Hindus must stand united and remove him first!"
Despite attempts by BJP leaders to pacify the crowd, the protests continued.
Renukacharya eventually calmed the protesters by chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and resuming his address, though the workers continued to press for action against Yatnal.
Former ministers BC Patil, Katta Subrahmanya Naidu, Harathalu Halappa, and former MLA Somashekar Reddy and others were present at the press conference.
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DMK seeks separate seating in Lok Sabha after split with Congress alliance
New Delhi: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking a separate seating arrangement for Members of Parliament belonging to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) following the end of the party’s alliance with the Indian National Congress.
In a letter dated May 7 addressed to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Kanimozhi said the changed political situation made it inappropriate for DMK MPs to continue sitting alongside Congress members in the House.
She requested the Speaker to make “suitable changes” in the seating arrangement of the DMK Parliamentary Party and allot separate seating for its MPs.
“In view of the changed political circumstances and as our alliance with the Indian National Congress has come to an end, it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying the present seating arrangement alongside them in the House,” the letter stated.
Kanimozhi further said separate seating would help DMK members effectively discharge their responsibilities in the Lok Sabha.
