BJP MLA Yatnal Demands Khan's Membership Cancellation Over Flag Row
Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, an expelled BJP leader and MLA, accused Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan of insulting the national flag by refusing to accept his ministerial role in Vijayanagar district and hoist the flag on Independence Day. Speaking to reporters in Vijayapura on Saturday, Mr. Yatnal demanded cancellation of Mr. Khan's legislative membership and proposed constitutional amendments to bar disrespecters of the flag from elections for life.
15 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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Basanagouda Patil Yatnal demanded the cancellation of Zameer Ahmed Khan's legislative membership and proposed constitutional amendments to prevent flag-disrespecting individuals from holding office.
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