Appu Pattanshetti. | Photo Credit: File photo BJP candidates will win the byelections to the Bagalkot Assembly constituency and Davangere South Assembly constituency, but Basanagouda Patil Yatnal will not get any credit for the party’s performance in Bagalkot, said Appu Pattanshetti, former MLA and BJP leader, in Vijayapura on Saturday (April 18). “Every party worker in Bagalkot and senior leaders from across the State have worked for the success of Viranna Charantimath, the BJP nominee in Bagalkot. It is a collective effort, and cannot be ascribed to one person’s efforts. Mr. Yatnal was expelled for his anti-party activities and unfounded criticism of senior leaders. Why will an expelled MLA get credit for the party’s performance?” asked Mr. Pattanshetti. Published – April 18, 2026 08:11 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Periyar’s Fargo van gets a makeover in Tiruchi Entries invited for Abu Dhabi Shakti awards