Expelled by BJP for 6 years for 'anti-party activities', a defiant Yatnal vows to fight against dynasty politics

'Certain vested interests have played their part in furthering their agenda successfully. The decision to suspend me will not deter my fight against corruption, family politics, development of North Karnataka & Hindutva', Yatnal said.

New Delhi: Defiant Vijaypura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Wednesday vowed to continue to fight against dynasty politics and corruption.

“The party has expelled me for 6 years for speaking against dynasty politics, corruption, reforms within the party, remove one man upmanship & request to develop North Karnataka. The party has rewarded me for 'Calling a Spade, a Spade,’ Yatal posted on X

“Certain vested interests have played their part in furthering their agenda successfully. The decision to suspend me will not deter my fight against corruption, family politics, development of North Karnataka & Hindutva. I will continue to serve my people with the same vigour & tenacity,” Yatnal said.

“I thank all the Karyakarthas, well wishers, friends, acquaintances, Swamijis, Media, my Family which has been a pillar of support & the almighty,” he said.

He also quoted a Kannada poem written by the 15-16th century poet Purandara Dasa, which says, "This is not the time for the truthful. This is the time for the wicked to prosper.

Prior to his expulsion, Yatnal told the media here that he would not accept Vijayendra as the state president and his fight against Yediyurappa's son to continue.

Yatnal also said " Even though I heards news that Vijayendra may continue as the state president, the party top leaders would consult others and make a wise decision.