Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, who has been expelled/suspended from the BJP, was met by several senior state BJP leaders in the Vidhana Soudha lounge during the ongoing legislative session.

Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader R. Ashok immediately walked up to Yatnal upon spotting him in the lounge and engaged in a cordial conversation. GoSriKi Women's Rayon Viscose Anarkali Printed Kurta with Pant & Dupatta

Sources say Yatnal briefly discussed certain issues with Ashok.Not just R. Ashok — several other BJP legislators also approached Yatnal and took part in the conversation.

It is not yet clear whether the meeting was purely cordial or related to the ongoing internal developments within the party.Also Read: Father Pushed Her into Canal, Girl Found Alive After 2 Months! Tearful Plea: 'Release My Father

However, this interaction has sparked curiosity in Karnataka’s political circles about Yatnal’s next political move and the real intent behind the senior BJP leaders’ outreach to the disqualified MLA.Such meetings during the assembly session have once again fuelled political speculation and gossip.Also Read: Famous Actor Dileep Acquitted in 2017 Sexual Assault Allegation Case