Davanagere: In a significant development, the BJP has taken the decision to expel former MLA T. Gurusiddana Gowda and his three sons, TG Arvind Kumar, TG Pawan Kumar, and Dr. TG Ravikumar. This expulsion comes in the wake of allegations of their involvement in anti-party activities during the assembly elections in the Jagaluru constituency.

The decision to expel this senior BJP leader and his sons was made in response to serious accusations of undermining the party’s interests in Jagaluru during the previous assembly elections. It was alleged that their actions had a detrimental impact on the BJP’s campaign in the constituency, eventually leading to the defeat of the party’s candidate, SV Ramachandra.

Gurusiddana Gowda, affectionately known as “Check Dam Gowdru” in the Jagaluru constituency, previously held the position of MLA representing Jagaluru in Davangere district. His significant influence in the area often led to Davangere being closely associated with his name.

The recent expulsion of Gurusiddana Gowda and his three sons, particularly Dr. TG Ravikumar, has created shockwaves among Lok Sabha ticket aspirants. Dr. Ravikumar had been eyeing a ticket from the Davangere Lok Sabha constituency for the upcoming elections. The party’s decisive move to expel the former MLA and his sons underscores a strong stance against anti-party activities.

Reports indicate that Gurusiddana Gowda and his sons actively campaigned against the BJP candidate from the Jagaluru assembly constituency in the previous elections, which resulted in their expulsion from the party. They are now barred from the BJP’s primary membership for the next six years, as directed by the chairman of the party’s state disciplinary committee, Lingaraj Patil. This decision highlights the party’s commitment to maintaining discipline and unity within its ranks, particularly as crucial elections approach.