Bengaluru, June 29 -- A purported audio clip allegedly featuring former Union Minister and senior BJP leader DV Sadananda Gowda has gone viral on social media, creating fresh ripples within Karnataka's political circles. In the clip, Gowda is heard making critical remarks against BJP State president B Y Vijayendra's style of functioning and leadership.

The two-minute-long audio clip, which began circulating widely on Saturday evening, features the voice alleged to be that of Sadananda Gowda expressing discontent over recent decisions taken by the state unit and questioning the organizational approach under Vijayendra's leadership.

Gowda allegedly also refers to internal discussions and suggests that senior leaders are being sidelined an...