Karnataka BJP chief demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after Governor's prosecution sanction in 'scam'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 17 : Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following the Governor's sanction to prosecute him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land "scam".
Vijayendra said that the Chief Minister's resignation is necessary for a transparent and unbiased investigation and for maintaining the dignity of the Chief Minister's office.
"The Governor has exercised his constitutional powers to authorize legal action on the MUDA scam complaint against the Chief Minister. Given the substantial evidence and serious allegations of corruption and favouritism within the Congress government, it is crucial that the Chief Minister steps down," Vijayendra said in a post on X.
"Resigning would allow for a transparent and unbiased investigation, ensuring that the dignity of the Chief Minister's office is maintained and that justice is served," he added.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam, according to the Raj Bhavan sources.
Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the entire State cabinet is standing with him.
"The entire Cabinet, party high command, all MLAs, MLCs, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs are with me...," he briefly told reporters here today.
The Karnataka government has said they will challenge the Governor's action in the High Court.
Siddaramaiah has been maintaining that "everything was done according to the law".
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today said that the state government will put all their weight behind Siddaramaiah.
"We stand with CM Siddaramaiah. The party, the high command the entire state and the Cabinet stand with him. We will fight it legally and we will fight it politically as well... Whatever notice and sanction has been given is against the law. We have made all our preparations to fight it legally, this is nothing but a clear conspiracy against backwards-class CM Siddaramaiah who is running the government for the second time."
Earlier, a complaint was filed by social activist Snehamayi Krishna against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and nine others for allegedly forging documents to claim compensation from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).