BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa on Tuesday expelled 15 rebels from the primary membership of the party.
These include S Thippeswamy, who is contesting against BJP's official candidate B Sriramulu in Molkalmuru.
He has also expelled Somanna Bevinamard (Shiggoan) and Jagadish Metgud (Bailhongal).
Published 01 May 2018, 15:54 IST