Yatnal-Vijayendra surprise meeting in Hubballi sparks fresh political speculation

Hubballi, Oct 19 (UNI) In a politically significant encounter amid their bitter differences over leadership and family influence in the BJP, expelled party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa came face to face at a Jain religious programme in Chhabbi village near Hubballi on Sunday, triggering fresh curiosity in state political circles. The two leaders, who have engaged in public exchanges over the functioning and leadership of the state BJP, exchanged pleasantries during the programme. While the interaction was brief, their meeting attracted attention against the backdrop of their strained political relationship. Yatnal, who has openly…