Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Karnataka: Ex-BJP MLA Booked for Provocative Speeches
A former BJP leader, Basanagouda Yatnal, was booked by the police twice within a week.
The first time was after a speech he made at a Ganesha idol immersion event.
The police say his speeches were designed to provoke people from a minority community.
Other BJP leaders also attended this event.
This happened after some stone-throwing was reported during a Ganesha procession a few days earlier.
Former BJP MLA Basanagouda Yatnal was booked twice.
The bookings are related to alleged provocative speeches.
The first incident occurred during a Ganesha idol immersion in Maddur.
The speeches reportedly targeted a minority community.
Other BJP leaders attended the Maddur event.
- Who
- Basanagouda Yatnal
- What
- Booked for provocative speeches
- When
- September 10 (first incident)
- Where
- Maddur town, Mandya district, Karnataka
- Why
- Alleged provocative speeches targeting a minority community
- Subject
- Provocative Speeches
- Person Involved
- Basanagouda Yatnal
- Political Affiliation
- Expelled BJP MLA
- Number of Bookings
- Twice in a week
- Location of First Incident
- Maddur town, Mandya district
- Event
- Ganesha idol immersion
- Date of Speech
- September 10
