BJP's Strategic Silence: Gowda's Rajya Sabha Prospects and Internal Affairs

BJP's National General Secretary, Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, clarified the party's position on re-electing JDS's H D Deve Gowda to the Rajya Sabha, denying opposition within the BJP. The party is preparing for state MLC elections, while the expulsion status of MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal remains unchanged.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 23-04-2026 21:21 IST | Created: 23-04-2026 21:21 IST
BJP's Strategic Silence: Gowda's Rajya Sabha Prospects and Internal Affairs
Radha Mohan Das Agrawal
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Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, BJP National General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge, has confirmed no discussions regarding the nomination of JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda for another Rajya Sabha term have occurred.

Agrawal elaborated that such decisions are reserved for the central leadership, emphasizing BJP's internal harmony amid speculations.

Preparations for state-level MLC elections are underway and the expulsion of MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal remains, with no current moves to reconsider the decision, Agrawal further clarified.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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