Wed Dec 04 12:11:44 UTC 2024: ## Karnataka BJP Rift Widens Amidst Corruption Allegations and Election Losses

**Bangalore, India** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka is grappling with internal strife, fueled by recent by-election losses and renewed corruption allegations against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. Senior BJP leader Basangouda Patil Yatnal has openly criticized Yediyurappa and state BJP president Vijayendra, blaming them for the electoral setbacks and calling for a change in leadership. Yatnal urged the party’s High Command to appoint a more “honest and values-driven” state in-charge.

Adding to the turmoil, the Karnataka cabinet has decided to reopen corruption and money laundering cases against Yediyurappa and his family, requesting the Governor review a previously rejected petition. This move further intensifies the internal conflict within the state BJP.

**Other National News:**

* **Farmers Protest in UP:** Farmers blocked a toll plaza on National Highway 9 in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, protesting the police’s prevention of Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Dinesh Kheda from attending a farmer’s Maha Panchayat in Noida.
* **Australia Ready for India Test:** Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has praised India’s strong Test squad, highlighting players like Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, but affirmed Australia’s commitment to a fierce contest in the upcoming Adelaide Test.
* **Fadnavis Elected Maharashtra Assembly Speaker:** Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP was elected Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly. His plans reportedly focus on Fintech, promoting the Marathi language, and infrastructure development.
* **Earthquake Hits Telangana:** A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Mulugu district in Telangana on Wednesday morning.

This multifaceted news summary highlights the ongoing political tensions in Karnataka, farmer unrest in Uttar Pradesh, upcoming cricketing action, a significant political appointment in Maharashtra, and a natural disaster in Telangana.

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