Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted on Friday that he has no intention of resigning from his position, despite growing pressure and protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding his resignation. The Congress leader stated, “I have done no wrong. This is for the first time a political case is being registered against me. This is a political case, please underline,” as reported by PTI.
Siddaramaiah’s remarks came in response to the BJP’s ongoing agitation over allegations linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. When asked why he should resign, he confidently replied, “If one has committed wrong, he has to resign. When we are saying that no wrong was done, where is the question of resigning?”
The political landscape in Karnataka became more contentious following the state government’s recent decision to withdraw general consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe cases within its jurisdiction. The government accused the federal agency of bias, further escalating tensions with the BJP, which has criticized the Congress-led administration for what it describes as attempts to evade accountability.
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla responded sharply to the government’s actions, claiming, “Thousands of crores have been usurped in the MUDA scam. After this, the Congress has done what is expected from any certified ‘chor and lootera’ (thief and robber). To evade the long hand of law, it has withdrawn the general consent given to the CBI to investigate in the state.”
As the political tug-of-war continues, Siddaramaiah’s defiance in the face of calls for his resignation highlights the intense rivalry between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka, with both parties preparing for an ongoing battle over allegations of corruption and accountability.
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