Audio clip purportedly of Sadananda Gowda seeking Vijayendra to be ‘kicked out’ causes stir in BJP
An audio clip purportedly featuring BJP leader D.V. Sadananda Gowda discussing the removal of state president B.Y. Vijayendra has caused internal friction within the Karnataka BJP. While Gowda denies the clip's authenticity, the incident has highlighted ongoing factionalism within the party.
Why it matters
Internal party conflicts can significantly impact political stability and electoral performance in the state.
An audio clip purportedly of senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda asking the party to wait till State president B.Y. Vijayendra completes his term in November before “kicking him out” went viral on Monday (June 29), causing a stir in the party. It drew sharp reactions from Mr. Vijayendra’s camp, even as it yet again exposed factionalism within the State BJP.
The article reports on the controversy by presenting the claims of the audio clip alongside the denials and reactions from both involved parties.
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