Bengaluru, March 29 -- Expelled Karnataka BJP leader and MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Saturday declared that he would reveal his next political move on Vijayadashami, and maintained that he had been ousted from the party for opposing dynastic politics.

"I will announce my decision on Vijayadashami," Yatnal told reporters here, reaffirming his commitment to the party despite his removal.

He said that he had never criticised the BJP which is an institution, likening it to his mother. "I believe that once they realise I am a good leader, they will take me back," he added.

Responding to queries about his future, Yatnal categorically ruled out joining the Congress or JDS. "If the BJP calls me back with all due respect, I will remain in t...