The political climate in Karnataka has intensified following Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. Several BJP leaders have called for Siddaramaiah’s resignation, claiming the Congress party is already preparing for a leadership transition. Amidst rising speculations, internal conflicts within the Congress party have surfaced, with multiple leaders expressing their interest in the Chief Minister’s position.
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- Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah in the MUDA scam.
- BJP leaders are demanding Siddaramaiah’s resignation, citing corruption allegations.
- Congress leaders are reportedly more confident than BJP that Siddaramaiah will resign.
- BJP leader R Ashoka claims a race is underway within the Congress for the CM’s position.
- Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi states Congress leaders are preparing for Siddaramaiah’s removal.
- BJP leader Dr CN Ashwath Narayan criticized Congress for internal conflicts and lack of immediate action.
- Narayan argued that the Congress should respect the law and remove Siddaramaiah due to corruption charges.
- On August 31, the Karnataka Governor’s office confirmed the sanction of Siddaramaiah’s prosecution after thorough consideration.
- Congress accused the Governor of discrimination, stating other pending cases had not been addressed.
- Protestors demanded the prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in an unrelated mining case.
