Expelled former Udupi MLA Raghupathi Bhat wants to return to BJP
Former Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat has expressed his desire to rejoin the BJP after being expelled for running as a rebel candidate in the 2024 Legislative Council elections. He is currently consulting with supporters regarding his future political plans, including a potential run in the 2028 Assembly elections.
Why it matters
This highlights internal party dynamics and the challenges of political reconciliation within the BJP in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Expelled former Udupi MLA Raghupathi Bhat wants to return to BJP left K. Raghupathi Bhat, former Udupi MLA File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/olc9wg/article71612514.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Former-MLA-threGKOFOH4LD.3.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator K. Raghupathi Bhat, former MLA for Udupi . H S MANJUNATH MANGALURU Former three-time MLA of Udupi K. Raghupathi Bhat, who was expelled from the BJP for six years for contesting the 2024 Legislative Council election from the South-West Graduates’ constituency as a rebel candidate, said on Thursday that he would be happy to return to the BJP if invited. Speaking to presspersons in Udupi, Mr. Bhat said he has not yet decided whether to contest the 2028 Assembly elections as a candidate for a political party or as an Independent.
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