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New Delhi, Apr 11 (PTI) The BJP on Friday said the Congress government in Karnataka may not last long with corruption and appeasement politics becoming the "order of the day" in the state. This came after the Karnataka State Contractors Association (KSCA) on Thursday claimed that "unseen hands and brokers" were active in the offices […]
The article from The Print discusses allegations of corruption and favoritism within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, as highlighted by BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal. Yatnal accused the party of engaging in scams, kickbacks, and favoritism, particularly pointing out the influence of a "lobby" within the party that allegedly secured a BJP ticket for a candidate in the upcoming elections. He criticized the party's leadership for sidelining loyal party workers in favor of those who could offer financial benefits, and mentioned specific instances of corruption, including a 40% commission scam and a police sub-inspector recruitment scam. Yatnal's outspoken criticism reflects internal dissent and dissatisfaction within the Karnataka BJP, raising concerns about the party's integrity and governance ahead of the elections.

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