Vijayapura/Davangere, March 19 -- Senior BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Thursday sparked fresh controversy within the party by launching a sharp attack on the Yediyurappa family and hinting at a possible last-minute change of candidate for the Davangere South Assembly by-election.
Speaking to reporters following the announcement of poll dates by the Election Commission for the Davangere South and Bagalkot Assembly segments, Yatnal said the BJP's ticket allocation for Davangere South was "not final" and could be altered before the withdrawal deadline.
The BJP has fielded Srinivas T Dasakariappa for Davangere South, but Yatnal claimed the decision could change depending on political developments. "Nothing is final until the last dat...