<p>Vijayapura: Senior BJP lawmaker Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, who has expressed his unhappiness in open over B Y Vijayendra’s elevation as BJP state president, said on Friday that he would sincerely work for the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and ensure it retain power at the Centre.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters, Yatnal said, “Karkala Sunil Kumar, Ramesh Jarkiholi, Aravind Bellad, Arvind Limbavali, V Somanna and I have resolved to work for the BJP and ensure Modi retains power in 2024.”</p>.<p>“India should not go Israel’s way... it should not become a safe haven for terrorists. We will not sacrifice the interests of the party and the country for selfish gains,” he said.</p>.DK Shivakumar assets case: Siddaramaiah defends cancelling 'illegal' consent given to CBI.<p>When asked about the rumours of V Somanna joining the Congress, Yatnal said, “It’s a blatant lie. Somanna will stay put in the BJP.”</p>.<p>Replying to a query on BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, Yatnal said, “I have told him not to visit my house. I know what they did to sideline me in the party. I know how they prevented me from becoming a minister. I know how the Rs 125 crore grant sanctioned to my constituency was withdrawn at the last minute. There is no need to enact a drama by visiting my house, offering me a bouquet and striking a pose.” </p>
<p>Vijayapura: Senior BJP lawmaker Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, who has expressed his unhappiness in open over B Y Vijayendra’s elevation as BJP state president, said on Friday that he would sincerely work for the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and ensure it retain power at the Centre.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters, Yatnal said, “Karkala Sunil Kumar, Ramesh Jarkiholi, Aravind Bellad, Arvind Limbavali, V Somanna and I have resolved to work for the BJP and ensure Modi retains power in 2024.”</p>.<p>“India should not go Israel’s way... it should not become a safe haven for terrorists. We will not sacrifice the interests of the party and the country for selfish gains,” he said.</p>.DK Shivakumar assets case: Siddaramaiah defends cancelling 'illegal' consent given to CBI.<p>When asked about the rumours of V Somanna joining the Congress, Yatnal said, “It’s a blatant lie. Somanna will stay put in the BJP.”</p>.<p>Replying to a query on BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, Yatnal said, “I have told him not to visit my house. I know what they did to sideline me in the party. I know how they prevented me from becoming a minister. I know how the Rs 125 crore grant sanctioned to my constituency was withdrawn at the last minute. There is no need to enact a drama by visiting my house, offering me a bouquet and striking a pose.” </p>