Karnataka MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has once again landed in the spotlight for a controversial statement, this time over an unusual announcement that has triggered strong reactions.
During a visit to a Hindu youth’s family in Koppal district, Yatnal declared that any Hindu man who marries a Muslim woman would be given ₹5 lakh in financial assistance.
The statement quickly stirred a political storm, with leaders from across the spectrum criticizing the move. Yatnal said he plans to create a scheme to provide the monetary reward, a proposal that has drawn both outrage and ridicule.
This is not the first time Yatnal has made headlines for provocative remarks. In March this year, he was expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for six years over repeated controversial comments. The latest video of his declaration has since gone viral on social media, intensifying the debate around his political style and communal rhetoric.