Puttur: BJP Leader Jagannivasa Rao Expelled Over Son’s Alleged cheating case

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Dec 29, 2025: District BJP president Satish Kumpala on Monday announced that BJP leader Jagannivasa Rao has been expelled from the party in connection with a case in which his son, Krishna J Rao, is accused of cheating a young woman in Puttur by promising to marry her.

Addressing a press conference, Kumpala said that immediately after the fraud allegations against Rao’s son came to light, a notice was issued to Jagannivasa Rao and he was kept away from party activities. He said Jagannivasa Rao had assured party leaders that if the allegations were legally established, including through a DNA test, he would ensure that his son married the affected woman. A similar assurance had also been given to Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai.

However, Kumpala said that Jagannivasa Rao failed to honour his commitment. “As he did not act as promised, the party has decided to expel him,” he said, adding that the BJP would continue its efforts to ensure justice for the young woman.

Former Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur and party leaders Vasanth J Poojary, Arun G Shet, among others, were present at the press conference.